HIGHLIGHTS
- Properties
- Buying villas
- Getting around
- Schools & clinics
- Malls & restaurants
- Attractions
- Things to consider
ABOUT AL SWEIHAT
Located close to the Sharjah – Ajman border and SAIF Zone, Al Sweihat is a sub-community in Wasit Suburb. It is home to many government offices as well as the Federal Police School of Sharjah. The emirate of Ajman is only 12 minutes away from the sub-community.
Like the rest of the sub-communities of Wasit Suburb, Al Sweihat features spacious villas along with open spaces, parks, supermarkets and mosques. Its proximity to schools in the neighbouring areas render it a family-friendly community too.
Wasit Suburb is a cluster of six sub-communities, located adjacent to the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and close to the Sharjah – Ajman border. They consist of villas and a family-centric lifestyle along with a tranquil environment.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Sub-community in Wasit Suburb
- A villa-only community
- Home to many government offices
- Parks, mosques and supermarkets
- 12 minutes to the emirate of Ajman
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Since it is one of the sub-communities of Wasit Suburb, Al Sweihat is also a family-friendly area that has all the basic amenities, such as supermarkets, parks, restaurants and close access to schools.
Al Sweihat is a villa-only community, with a few government buildings such as the Sharjah Social Services Department, Federal Police School and Wasit Youth Centre.
PROPERTIES IN AL SWEIHAT
The community boasts of various villas, which are available on both a leasehold and freehold basis. They come in 3-bed to 6-bed configurations and feature expansive layouts, with each villa having a large compound and Majlis too.
Some of the villas are furnished, with all the necessities such as kitchen appliances, décor, outdoor patio furniture and swing sets in the garden too. Tourists tend to rent most of the furnished villas for holidays and trips.
3-bed villas cover an average built-up area of 2,300 sq. ft., 4-bed villas are built over 3,700 sq. ft. while 6-bedroom villas measure around 9,000 sq. ft. In addition to bedrooms with attached bathrooms, each villa has a large living and dining area, kitchen and powder room. The compound may consist of a cemented floor or garden with carpeted grass.
RENTAL TRENDS IN AL SWEIHAT
For renting a villa in Al Sweihat, you can take reference from the rental trends listed.
- The average rent of a 6-bedroom villa is around AED 110K yearly.
You will find that most of the villas for rent in Wasit Suburb boast a similar rental range.
SALE TRENDS IN AL SWEIHAT
Al Sweihat villas for sale can be purchased as per the listed sales trends.
- 3-bedroom villas tend to have an average price revolving around AED 1.5M.
- The average price of 4-bedroom villas is around AED 2M.
Wasit Suburb villas for sale come in more or less the same configurations and pricing scales.
HOTELS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Al Sweihat and its neighbouring communities do not boast of any hotels, which makes the closest ones more than 10 minutes away. Many of these are concentrated in the Ajman emirate and the newer and corniche areas of Sharjah, such as Al Majaz and Al Khan.
Some of the renowned hotels near Al Sweihat are:
- Al Ain Hotel Apartments – Al Ittihad Street, Ajman
- Al Rawdha Hotel Apartments – Al Zahra’a Street
- Al Hamra Hotel – Street 14, Al Andalus Square, Al Majarrah
- Radisson Blu Resort – Corniche Road
All of these are luxurious 3-star and 4-star hotels while Radisson Blu Resort is a 5-star hotel at Corniche Road.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING IN AL SWEIHAT
The villas in the community come with dedicated parking spaces, such as garages and the large compounds. The villa compounds have spaces for accommodating multiple cars at a time. Visitors can park their cars on the plenty of open spaces in the community or at the dedicated parking lots at the mosques, parks or malls.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR AL SWEIHAT
The public transport system in Sharjah facilitates its citizens with services like buses, taxis and the overall road network in the city. Individuals can find taxis on the street or near the malls in the city. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem also make up the list of transport services.
On Abdullah Salem Al Sabah Street (S119), you will find Al Andalus School Bus Stop and Wasit Suburb R/A Bus Stop, both of which are stops for Bus 99. Some of the other bus stations near Al Sweihat are located on Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi Street (S130). These include Sharjah Central Jail Bus Stop and Sharjah Driving Institute Bus Stop and Bus 99 services both of them too.
Due to the proximity of the community with Dubai, a short drive to the Dubai Metro is convenient for those interested in travelling to the neighbouring city. Located on Al Nahda Street, Airport Road and Al Ittihad Road (E11), the closest metro stations near Al Sweihat are reachable within 13 to 20 minutes. These include Etisalat Metro Station on Al Nahda Street, Rashidiya Metro Station on Airport Road and Al Qiyadah Metro Station on Al Ittihad Road (E11).
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Residents of the community have many of Sharjah’s best supermarkets at their disposal. There are two supermarkets in Al Sweihat, which are:
- Sharjah Cooperative Society Supermarket
- Tanatif Supermarket – 1, Al Ala’a Bin Sa’ad Street
Sharjah Cooperative Society Supermarket is home to the Jawhara Jewellery store, which is amongst Sharjah’s most popular gold shops. Tanatif Supermarket is perfect for everyday food and grocery items, including canned products, soft drinks, fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood rice and grains.
Some of the supermarkets in the nearby communities include:
- Carrefour Supermarket – Matajer Al Goaz
- ADNOC Oasis – 377, Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi Street, Al Goaz
- Al Dar Grocery – 11, Khallad Al Ansari Street, Al Elyash
- Al Ramtha Supermarket – 16, Sakher Bin Harb Street, Al Ramaqia
Carrefour Supermarket is one of the best supermarkets in the city and in the UAE. Operating under the French International Group, Carrefour SA, these supermarkets and hypermarkets boast of a wide range of products that include electronics too.
ADNOC Oasis is a renowned convenience store while Al Dar Grocery and Al Ramtha Supermarket are smaller supermarkets in the area.
MOSQUES NEAR AL SWEIHAT
For the Muslims, there are three mosques in Al Sweihat, which include:
- Qudamah Ibn Malik – 16, Sahl Bin Hunaif Street
- Um Alm’amneen Maymonah Bint Alharith – 281, Haretha Bin Sahl Street
- Federal Police School Mosque – 264/14, Sabag Salem Al Sabah Road
The neighbouring communities have many mosques too, such as:
- Saeed Ibn Jubair – Al Goaz
- Aamir Bin Thabith – Al Elyash
- Bilal Bin Rabbah – Al Ramaqia
You can reach all of these mosques within a drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AL SWEIHAT
The churches in Sharjah are in abundance and cater to a wide variety of faiths within the Christian community. Many of the churches in the city are located within a drive of 10 to 12 minutes in the Al Yarmook community. Churches near Al Sweihat include:
- St. Martin’s Anglican Church – Al Dhahak Bin Harethah St – 26th St, Al Yarmook
- Grace Evangelical Church – St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Al Yarmook
- Russian Orthodox Church – Al Dhahak Bin Harethah St – 26th St, Al Yarmook
- St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 15 Abdullah Bin Anees St-21st St, Al Yarmook
While there is no temple in the city, the Hindu community can find temples in Bur Dubai, which are located at a 31-minute drive from Al Sweihat. Since the Bur Dubai community has received a large number of Indian expats, it was a preferred destination for the first temple in the city. These temples include:
- Shree Krishna Haveli / Shrinathji Temple
- Shiva Temple
- Shiridi Sai Baba Mandir
Guru Nanak Darbar, the largest Gurudwara in the Gulf Region is 40 minutes away in Dubai. It welcomes individuals from other faiths besides the Sikh religion and hosts many monthly and annual festivals all around.
SCHOOLS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Within the community, there is the Al Sweihat Private Nursery where those with toddlers can have their children admitted for fundamental learning. The nursery is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including for music, arts and crafts, play areas, science and nature, a library and a cooking area too. Another nursery, Derby Nursery is in Al Ramaqiya just a few minutes away. It is one of the best nurseries in Sharjah.
The city has many renowned schools, most of which are within a short distance from Al Sweihat. Some of the well-known schools in Sharjah near Al Sweihat are:
- Sharjah American International School – Al Ramaqia
- Al Kamal American Private School – Al Ramtha
- Delta English School – Muwaileh Commercial
- International School of Creative Science – Muwaileh Commercial
Sharjah American International School is in Al Ramaqia at a 7-minute drive. As the name suggests, this school follows the American curriculum and offers classes from kindergarten to high school. It has branches in Dubai and Umm Al Quwain too.
At a 9-minute drive is the Al Kamal American Private School in Al Ramtha. Another private school offering American curriculum, it also ranks as one of Sharjah’s top American schools. You will find classes here from kindergarten to Grade 9.
Delta English School and International School of Creative Science are 11 minutes away and amongst the best schools in Muwailih. Offering classes from kindergarten to Grade 12, Delta English School is amongst first Indian schools in Sharjah and it follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.
International School of Creative Science is a British school that operates under the Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management system (BEAM). Classes here are available from Kindergarten to Year 13, with IGCSE courses, A-level and Edexcel too.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Wasit Health Centre in the community remained an important centre for medical facilities and screening pertaining to COVID-19.
For other medical emergencies and treatments, residents can head over to a few medical centres nearby, such as:
- Canadian Medical Centre – 386C, Al Wasit Street, Al Falaj
- National Centre of Modern Medicine – 422, Al Wasit Street
- NMC Multi-specialty Clinic – Hamdan Building, Al Abar, Halwan
- Al Qassimi Hospital – Al Khezamia
Located within a 15-minute drive, all of these are multi-specialty hospitals and medical centres, with Al Qassimi Hospital being one of the largest government hospitals in Sharjah.
NEARBY AREAS
Bordering Al Sweihat are similar sub-communities in the larger Wasit Suburb, offering villas amidst open spaces and amenities such as supermarkets, parks and restaurants. These include:
- Al Yash
- Al Goaz
- Al Ramaqiya
- Al Ramtha
- Al Muwafjah
To the east is Al Yash; to the west is Al Goaz while Al Ramaqiya is to the north. Al Ramtha and Al Muwafjah are also close neighbours of Al Sweihat. The southern side is composed of the Mughaidir Suburb communities, such as Tala’a to the immediate south.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
The city has many malls from where citizens can assuage their retail therapy needs. The closest malls near Al Sweihat include:
- Matajer Al Quoz
- City Centre Al Zahia
- Al Shaab Village
Located in the neighbouring Al Goaz, Matajer Al Quoz has 17 stores as well as a Carrefour Hypermarket, restaurants with outdoor dining and a parking area to accommodate up to 170 vehicles. It is a suitable neighbourhood mall for meeting your everyday shopping needs.
You can reach City Centre Al Zahia and Al Shaab Village in 11 minutes. Located in Al Zahia Muwaileh, City Centre Al Zahia features more than 350 stores of both local and international brands. Moreover, it houses entertainment options such as a 16-screen VOX Cinemas, Magic Planet and Little Explorers amusement centre.
Al Shaab Village is not only a recreation destination but also home to a shopping complex with more than 250 stores. These shops range from brands for shoes, accessories, women’s clothing to much more, having earned it the name of Sharjah’s Global Village.
RESTAURANTS NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Within Al Sweihat, you will find:
- KFC – ADNOC Petrol Station
- Dunkin Donuts – Sharjah Cooperative Society
For more dining options, there are many options outside the community that can be reached by driving from 10 to 15 minutes. Some of these are:
- Khalid Huriah Traditional Food – 377, Al Wasit Street, Al Goaz
- Blue Heron – LuLu Hypermarket, Al Hazana
- Maraheb – Opposite Old Defence Camp, University City Road, University City
- Peking Chinese Restaurant – 70, Khalad Bin Rafeh Street, Al Yarmook
Khalid Huriah Traditional Food is an Arabic restaurant while Blue Heron serves a combination of Chinese and North Indian items, with biryani and kebab dishes being its specialties.
Maraheb is one of the Mandi restaurants in Sharjah and serves a variety of other Arabic servings too. Peking Chinese Restaurant is one of Sharjah’s best Chinese restaurants, with Hakka noodles, Chicken Manchurian, tom yum soup and sweet corn soup amongst its best-selling dishes.
BEACHES NEAR AL SWEIHAT
Since the community is in the suburban areas of Sharjah, enjoying a day at the beach will require a drive of more than 15 minutes. The closest beaches near Al Sweihat are:
- Sharjah Open Beach
- Al Khan Beach
- Al Mamzar Beach Park
Sharjah Open Beach located 16 minutes away encompasses a shoreline of 200,000 sq. m. and features five beach sections. Moreover, it has a 6.5km waterfront promenade and five plazas for community events too, making it one of the best beaches in Sharjah.
Al Khan Beach and Al Mamzar Beach are reachable within 21 minutes. One of Sharjah’s best beachfront developments, Al Khan Beach offers sports facilities such as volleyball and beach tennis courts as well as a library and plenty of water-sports activities.
Al Mamzar Beach Park is in Dubai, in the Al Mamzar community. Besides the seawaters, you will find swimming pools, green spaces, bicycle rides and food outlets here too. Facilities at the beach park include changing rooms, beach cabins, prayers, private chalets and air-conditioned cabanas.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Some of the popular landmarks near Al Sweihat include:
- Al Wasit Wetland Centre
- Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club
- Island of Legends
Since Al Sweihat is located in the Wasit Suburbs, it is only 8 minutes away from the Al Wasit Wetland Centre. The conservation area is home to many local and migratory birds, amounting up to 198 bird species. In addition to being a bird watcher’s paradise, the wetland is an eco-tourism hotspot and features insects, reptiles and mammals too.
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is located at an 11-minute drive and offers both indoor and outdoor activities. Attracting visitors from all over Sharjah, it is a well-known golf course with plenty of shooting ranges, the Archery Academy, a gym, a paintball park, an escape room and restaurants too. This wide range of facilities makes it some of the best golf courses in Sharjah.
Island of Legends Amusement Park is in Al Montazah Park 15 minutes away. The amusement park features rides for all ages, making up for a fulfilling and thrilling day. You can also enjoy La Fiesta, a Spanish Carnival that takes place here.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
The community is home to the Al Sweihat Park, which has play areas, jogging and cycling tracks and plenty of green spaces.
A few of the parks in the neighbourhood are:
- Al Goaz Park
- Elyash Park
- Al Ramaqia Park
- Al Ramtha Park
Similar to Al Sweihat, each of the sub-communities in Wasit Suburb boast of community parks that are reachable within a drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
For beauty therapy and personal grooming, residents can head over to salons such as:
- Aladdin Qasr Kids Saloon – Sharjah Cooperative Society
- Al Talah Beauty Centre – Al Ramaqia
- Loolya Beauty Centre – Mowafjah
- Paiise Salon & Spa for Women – Al Goaz
Aladdin Qasr Kids Saloon is the only saloon within the community and caters to children of young ages. The rest of the saloons are located in the adjoining communities and offer a variety of beauty treatments, with special bridal packages and facials too. All of them are reachable within a drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Since Al Sweihat is part of Wasit Suburb in the city, it is located at a distance from the commercial areas and mainland Sharjah. However, since the community only consists of villas, it will not be suitable for those interested in smaller apartments.
LOCATION
- 10 minutes to Sharjah International Airport
- Ajman is located at a 12-minute drive
- Dubai can be reached within a 20-minute drive
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is 13 minutes away