Central District, Al Ain

NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

The area is mostly populated with a large Indian, Pakistani and Middle-Eastern expat community. There is also a high concentration of Emiratis and Khaleeji expats living here. To the south, there is the Al Mutaw'ah area. To the north there is the district of Al Qattara. 

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN CENTRAL DISTRICT

Those relying on public transportation in Central District will find bus stops that will require at least 27-minute travel time if residents are on foot, this is only true for the closest bus stop which is Al Madina Petrol Station bus stop. All other bus stops will require a travel time of 39-minutes or more on foot. Thus, it can be more practical to hail a taxi and be driven to these bus stops. 

For those commuting in private vehicles or taxi, the area is well-connected, with Zayed Bin Sultan Street intersecting with Central District. Zayed Bin Sultan Street also intersects with Khalid Bin Sultan Street that leads to Industrial Areas. 

Finding parking spaces in Central District is not a major concern for those living here. Due to low urban density, there are several parking spaces available for residents and visitors to the area. 

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE

Supermarkets in Central District

There are a few supermarkets in the Central District. At a 7-minute walk, there is Lulu Centre - Al Ain. This is a large supermarket with a bakery where one could purchase ready to eat breakfast and lunch items. For those looking to grab and go, a mini-mart is just around the corner, which takes 8-minutes to reach on foot, this mart is known as Essamudden And Hayath Store Al Ain. For fresh fish, one can simply take a 6-minute drive and reach Al Ain Farm Shops - Fish Market. 

Churches, Temples and Mosques in Central District

There are at least over 10 mosques in Central District. Some of the largest most visited include Abdullah Al Zarouni Mosque which is located on Zayed Bin Sultan Street, This is a medium-sized mosque that is 4-minutes away. Another nearby mosques which is much closer at a distance of 2-minutes is Sayyida/Shamsa Bint Ahmed Al Suwaidi Mosque. One of the larger mosques in Al Ain is 4-minutes away, this is the Sheikha Salama Masjid Al Ain that can accommodate several hundred worshippers during Friday prayers.

There is only one church in Central District, this is the Apostolic Revival House which is 3-minutes away. For other churches that fall outside the vicinity of Central District, residents will find Al Ain Evangelical Church and St. Mary’s Church situated in the district of Al Jahili.

Temples near Central District include Gurudwara Nanaksar Al Ain which is just 14-minutes away via car. For hindus, there are no temples in all of Al Ain, residents will have to drive to Al Fahidi Bur Dubai which will take a drive time of 1 hour 37 minutes to reach. Here, one will find various types of temples, each dedicated to specific Hindu gods such as Shiva, Krishna, Ganesha and Hanuman are to name a few.

Schools in Central District

There several schools in the Central District. Some of these include Future International School which is a 5-minute drive away. This is a co-education institute that delivers educational content according to the American curriculum standards. Also very close is Al Ain Academy which is a 4-minute drive. This school has received a rating of ‘Very Good’ by relevant authorities and follows a British curriculum. At a 12-minute drive, there is International Private School, this is a school that follows a curriculum laid out by the Ministry of Education and has received a rating of ‘Acceptable’. However, this school is perhaps the most affordable option out of the former two.

Clinics and Hospitals in Central District

Clinics near Central District include Sulaiman Medical Clinic which just a 3-minute drive. Here, residents will find basic OPD consultation at affordable rates. At a distance of 4-minutes, Emirates International Polyclinic. At a 3-minute drive, there is also Ghazal Mahri Clinic which is a women’s only clinic. 

Hospitals near Central District include Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital which is just 5-minutes away. This hospital has an emergency ward, so residents experiencing an emergency can drive here. Other nearby hospitals include Oasis Hospital at 8-minutes away and Burjeel Royal Hospital at 7-minutes away. 

NEARBY AREAS

To the south, residents will find Al Ain Industrial Area which is the logistical and commercial hub of Al Ain. To the north, there is the community of Al Hili which is home to Hili Fun City. To the west there the district of Al Mu'tadid and Al Jahili. To the east lies the neighbourhood of Hamsa.