HIGHLIGHTS
- Renting property
- Getting around
- Popular communities
- Schools and clinics
- Malls and restaurants
- Things to consider
- FAQs
ABOUT AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is a residential area in Al Ain situated on the western side of the emirate. The neighbourhood features spacious villas in different layouts making it an ideal community for families. The availability of basic amenities and facilities within the residential district offers a convenient lifestyle to tenants. It is strategically located close to the popular residential areas and major thoroughfares of the emirate.
IN A NUTSHELL
- A residential community in Al Ain
- Features villas in unique configurations
- Amenities include schools, supermarkets and healthcare facilities
- Situated close to Al Rawdah Road (E30) and Nimah Road (E40)
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is a family-friendly area with various grocery stores, mosques and schools. As for residential properties, the community offers villas in 3 to 8-bedroom layouts equipped with modern amenities. The well-connected road network is another feature of the community providing ease for commuting to neighbouring areas.
PROPERTIES IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Properties in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah include villas mainly available in 3 to 8-bedroom configurations. These two-storey villas are spread over an area ranging between 2,000 sq. ft. to 10,240 sq. ft. There is a spacious living area, majlis, fitted kitchen and a maid’s room on the ground floor of the villa. The upper floor has the master bedroom along with the other bedrooms. Each bedroom has an attached bathroom and a built-in wardrobe. Most of the villas come with a dedicated car parking area, an expansive yard and a balcony.
The portioned villas are dubbed as apartments in the neighbourhood. Usually, landlords/realtors rent a villa in portions by dividing amenities among residents such as separate entrances, residential floors and parking areas. In this way, these properties become affordable for individuals and small families.
RENTAL TRENDS IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
The rental range of villas in the community is as follows:
- The annual rent for a 3-bedroom villa in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah ranges between AED 62k to AED 70k
- Rent for 4-bedroom villas starts from AED 150k per year while the spacious 5-bedroom villas for rent in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah are available for AED 75k to AED 145k per year
- The average annual rent for a 6-bedroom house is AED 150k
- The 8+-bedroom villas can be leased out for a year for AED 175k to AED 220k
The rental range of apartments in the neighbourhood is as follows:
- A rental studio unit is available for AED 22k while a 1-bedroom apartment for rent can be leased for a year for AED 35k
- The annual rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah ranges between AED 28k to AED 31k
- The demand for 3-bedroom rental apartments in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah starts from AED 38k and goes up to AED 40k per year
The annual rent is usually paid in post-dated cheques on a monthly or quarterly basis. It is recommended for renters check the payment plan with the landlord/realtors before signing the tenancy agreement to avoid any hassle.
MOST POPULAR COMMUNITIES IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Al Shuaibah is a villa community in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah featuring spacious residences in different layouts. The annual rent for a 4-bedroom villa in Al Shuaibah starts from AED 150k while 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Al Shuaibah can be leased for AED 28k to AED 30k on an annual basis.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
There are ample parking spaces in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah for both residents and visitors. Most of the villas come with a dedicated car parking area while villa compounds offer shared parking facilities. Guests can use the street parking area for their vehicles.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Residents looking for means of public transportation in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah will find plenty of bus stations within the vicinity. These include the Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Salman Al Mansouri Mosque bus station and Street 1 Co-Op bus station. They can take Bus 919 from these stations to reach the key areas of the city.
For those with private conveyance, the commute is quite convenient as the neighbourhood is located close to the major highways of Al Ain. Tawam Street runs along with the community from the western side connecting it with Khalid Bin Sultan Street from the north and Nimah Road from the south. Residents can reach the central areas of the emirate using Tawam Street in a 10 to 15-minute drive. If you are planning a trip to Abu Dhabi, you can take Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Road (E22) to reach your destination in a half-hour drive. Similarly, Al Ain – Dubai Road (E66) will help you reach the emirate of Dubai within the same time limit.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
There are several local grocery stores and supermarkets in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah from where residents can buy daily essentials. These include Baqala Sohaib, Silver Classic Supermarket, Al Matar Grocery and Wadi Sharm Baqala. For larger grocery hauls, Al Ain Co-operative Society Al Shuiaba is also located in the community. It offers fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen food, dairy products and other household items. Other supermarkets nearby are Lulu Hypermarket Zakhir and Al Ain Co-Op Al Aquabiyaa.
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Mosques in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah are dotted around the area to facilitate Muslim community members. Sheikh Ismail Mosque, Masjid Khalfan Al Mansouri, Muhammad Alim Sultan Al Sawedi and Mubarak Bin Nasir Bin Salmeen Al Mansouri are a few of them. Residents can offer their congregational prayers in Bin Hamoodah Mosque after driving for around 20 minutes. It has separate worship areas for men and women with a capacity of 1,500 worshippers.
Christian community members can visit churches near the community within a 15 to 20-minute drive. These include St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain, Al Ain Zion Church of God and Al Ain Evangelical Church.
SCHOOLS IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is a family-friendly community with several reputable education institutes. Al Jana’en School, Al Ghadeer Kindergarten and Moza Bint Butti Quran Centre are a few of them. Operated by Bloom, Al Ghadeer Kindergarten is the only option for parents with toddlers. Al Jana’en School offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 5 boys and girls while Grade 6 is only for girls. Both institutes are located near Tawam Street.
Some of the best schools in Al Ain also lie in proximity to the community. These include Al Dhafra Private School and GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain. All these schools are accessible within a 10 to 12-minute drive from the community.
The neighbouring community Asharej is home to some of the best universities in Al Ain including Abu Dhabi University Al Ain Campus and United Arab Emirates University. Both the universities near Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah are located 8 to 10 minutes away from the community.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Amana Healthcare Medical & Rehabilitation in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is a premium healthcare facility situated in the centre of the community. It is one of the best hospitals in Al Ain offering care to patients with neurological disorders, brain surgery, stroke and other clinical diseases. The hospital also offers rehabilitation to patients with complex medical needs and long-term care to new mothers suffering from post-traumatic stress.
CosmeSurge Zakher Al Ain is one of the popular cosmetic and skin clinics in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah. It offers surgical and non-surgical services for hair transplant, laser hair removal, skin lifting and facial therapies. The clinic is located around the corner of the community alongside Tawam Street. Other clinics near the residential district are Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Al Maqam Healthcare Centre.
NEARBY AREAS
Popular residential and commercial areas of the emirate surround Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah. It shares the border with Zakher Al Ain and Al Iqabiyyah from the western side while Ghnaymah and Al Maqam are located on the northern side of the community. Home to Qasr Al Muwaiji – one of the notable landmarks of Al Ain, Al Muwaiji and Al Khabisi lie to the northeastern side of the neighbourhood. Other nearby areas include Falaj Hazzaa and Al Mutarad.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Makani Shamkha Shopping Centre is the nearest shopping facility for residents of the community. The shopping centre is spread across three-level featuring a wide range of fashion, jewellery, electronic and other retail outlets. It has around 26 F&B outlets and an anchor store of the SPAR hypermarket. Residents will have to drive for 10 minutes to reach the mall.
Barari Outlet Mall is one of the best malls in Al Ain spread over an area of 400 sq. ft. featuring 70 fashion brands shops, a food court and a family entertainment centre. Popular stores of the mall include Tim Hortons, Skechers, Sun & Sand Sports and R&B. The shopping mall is accessible within a 20-minute drive via Truck Road (E40). Other malls near Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah are Remal Mall in the Industrial Area and Bawadi Mall in Al Khirayr.
RESTAURANTS IN AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
There are plenty of local eateries and restaurants in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah offering a variety of cuisine. These include Al Suhool Cafeteria, Mazyouna Cafeteria, Hadayeq Al Ruman Cafeteria and Rashid Restaurant. Residents can dine at some of the best restaurants in Al Ain after driving for around 15 to 20 minutes. The popular ones are Al Fanar Restaurant & Café, India Palace and Pizza Di Rocco. If you are looking for authentic Levantine cuisine, visit Solidaire in Hili Mall while Jehangir’s in Al Jimi Mall offer traditional Indian cuisine with the perfect balance of flavours, aroma and colours.
BEACHES NEAR AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Residents must prepare for a long drive if planning to spend a day at the sandy beaches of the emirate with family. It will take a one and half hour’s drive to reach the exotic beaches in Abu Dhabi such as Yas Beach and Saadiyat Beach.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Al Ain Zoo is one of the popular tourist attractions of the emirate. Spread over an area of 400 hectares, the zoo is home to around 4,000 animals of 200 different wildlife species. Visitors can bring children along with them to explore and learn about wildlife. They can enjoy various activities such as animal feeding, parrot show, lemur walk and crocodile exhibit at the zoo. Residents can reach the leisure facility in a 12-minute drive via Hazza Bin Sultan Street.
Visiting Wadi Adventure Al Ain is one of the best things to do in Al Ain if you are planning a trip with your kids. The water-based adventure park offers numerous activities including rafting, wakeboarding, kayaking and surfing. The park also has a Kid’s Splash Area, The Wadi Adventure Open Beach and Climbing Wall. It is situated close to Green Mubazzarah at the foot of Jebel Hafit Park.
Other notable landmarks near the community are Qasr Al Muwaiji and Al Jahili Fort.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
There are plenty of parks near Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah where residents can spend a day with family to unwind. These include Jebel Hafeet Park, Zakher Park for Ladies and Al Wadi Park. All these parks in the neighbouring communities are accessible within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
Those looking for indoor fitness facilities can head to Prestige Fitness Gym in Al Maqam. The gym has modern exercise equipment for kickboxing, karate, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It will take a 13-minute drive to reach the gym. Other nearby fitness centres are GymBox and Fitness Life Gym.
Salons near Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah are Nausikaa Ladies Salon & Spa, Ushi Nail Spa and Shauq Beauty Lounge Salon. Ladies can get premium beauty care treatments from these salons after driving for around 5 to 10 minutes.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Majlis Al Rawdah in the community is used for wedding ceremonies and other large gatherings. Residents can attend sporting events organised at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. It also arranges workshops for newbies interested in learning the game.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is a family-friendly community with a range of basic amenities and facilities. However, there are limited options available when it comes to leisure spots near the community.
FAQS ABOUT AL RAWDAH AL SHARQIYAH
Where is Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah located?
Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah is located on the western side of Al Ain near the intersection of Tawam Street and Khalid Bin Sultan Street.
What type of properties is available in Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah?
The residential community offers spacious villas mainly available in different layouts. It also has apartments, usually a portioned villa dividing the amenities for residents on the upper and ground floors.
How far is Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah from Dubai?
It will take a one and half an hour’s drive to reach Dubai from Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah via Al Ain – Dubai Road (E66).
Location
- Al Ain International Airport is located at a 19-minute drive
- Al Jimi and Al Jaheli are accessible within a 16 to 18-minute drive
- It will take a 23-minute drive to reach Al Ain National Museum
- A 20-minute drive to Al Ain Mall