HIGHLIGHTS
- Hotels nearby
- Getting around
- Schools & clinics
- Malls & restaurants
- Beaches nearby
- Landmarks nearby
- Things to consider
ABOUT SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Seih Al Hudaibah is a mixed-use community in Ras Al Khaimah city. It is largely made up of villas and houses the American University of Ras Al Khaimah and the University of Bolton. Other amenities in the community include a few F&B outlets and some government schools.
From Seih Al Hudaibah, it takes 10 minutes to access both the E11 and E18 highways. Situated close to Al Hudaibah, Al Nakheel and Al Seer, the community enjoys a prominent location in the city.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Mixed-use community in RAK City
- Home to two renowned universities
- Consists of 3-bed and 4-bed villas only
- Al Nakheel, Al Hudaibah and Al Seer are its neighbours
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Seih Al Hudaiba is shaped like a trapezium amongst prominent communities in RAK City. It boasts of spacious villas and is home to the American University of Ras Al Khaimah and the University of Bolton Ras Al Khaimah. A few government schools and institutes, such as Pearl Ladies Motor Driving School and Al Jawhara Ladies Motor Driving School, are also located in the neighbourhood.
PROPERTIES IN SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Properties in Seih Al Hudaibah includes villas and students accommodations, which are currently under development. Villas in Seih Al Hudaibah include single-storey and double-storey villas as well.
A 3-bed villa measuring around 7,000 sq. ft. can cost you up to AED 960K while a 4-bed villa with a built-up area of 10,000 sq. ft. can be purchased for anywhere between AED 1.5M and AED 1.6M. All villas include bedrooms with attached bathrooms as well as a maid’s room, hall and expansive kitchen.
Moreover, the villas boast state-of-the-art interiors and fittings along with large compounds where individuals can host their own parties and events. The larger villas include a separate Majlis and dining room, in addition to a living area. The bathrooms in the master bedrooms include double vanities.
HOTELS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Aurak Guest House is located on American University of Ras Al Khaimah Road. It is a residential facility for the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
Hotels are located outside the community. Some of the hotels near Seih Al Hudaibah are:
- Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments – Al Uraibi Street
- Hilton Garden Inn – Bin Daher Street
- Royal View Hotel – Al Muntasir Road
- Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa – Al Maareedh Street
- DoubleTree by Hilton – Al Jazah Road
You can reach all of these hotels within a drive of 9 to 12 minutes. Royal View Hotel is a 4-star hotel, Hilton Garden Inn and DoubleTree by Hilton are 4-star hotels while Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort is a 5-star resort. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa is one of the best hotels in Ras Al Khaimah.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING IN SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
The residential neighbourhood is composed of wide-open spaces that are convenient in terms of street parking. Villas in the communities may come with garages or compounds that can facilitate more than one car at a time.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Those interested in travelling within the city or to other emirates can access the E11 highway through Al Hudlabah Street and Al Uraibi Street. Those interested in travelling through public transport in Ras Al Khaimah can book or hail Al Hamra taxis. Careem and Uber are also viable options for commuting within the city.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
There are no grocery stores or supermarkets within the area, which is why residents will have to rely on supermarkets in the neighbouring areas.
You can shop from hypermarkets and supermarkets near Seih Al Hudaibah, such as:
- Al Aswaq Hypermarket – Seih Al Uraibi
- Al Soor Supermarket – Seih Al Uraibi
- Pakistan Supermarket – Al Hudaibah
- Al Hooth Hypermarket – Al Seer
- Spar Hypermarket – Al Naeem Mall
Al Aswaq Hypermarket is the closest and can be reached in 3 minutes by car. The rest of the supermarkets and hypermarkets are reachable within a 7-minute drive. You can also drive around 10 minutes and reach Manar Mall, which consists of one of the Carrefour supermarkets in Ras Al Khaimah.
MOSQUES IN SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Muslims can find some mosques in Seih Al Hudaibah for everyday prayers and spiritual healing, such as:
- Saif Mishary Mosque
- Sheikha Abdullah Salman Mosque
- Al Rahmah Mosque
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Christians can pray and attend mass in several churches in Ras Al Khaimah. These include:
- Winners Chapel International
- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church RAK
- St. Luke’s Anglican Church
- RAK Evangelical Church
- St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church
Winners Chapel International is the closest church at a drive of 10 minutes and takes place inside Tulip Inn Ras Al Khaimah Hotel in Al Seer. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church RAK is 30 minutes away near Jazirat Al Hamra. Adjacent to St. Anthony’s Church, you will also find St. Luke’s Anglican Church, RAK Evangelical Church and St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church.
Those who practice Sikhism and Hinduism will have to drive to the city of Dubai for participating in religious festivals and prayers. Hindus will find three temples in Bur Dubai, which cater to different sects within Hinduism. Sikhs will find Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, the largest Gurudwara within the Gulf Region. Both the temples and Gurudwara are almost two hours away.
SCHOOLS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Seih Al Hudaibah consists of one private school, namely the Indian Public High School RAK, which is amongst the top Indian public schools in Ras Al Khaimah. Classes here range from Lower Kindergarten to 12th Grade and follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum of India.
You can find other schools in Ras Al Khaimah in the nearby areas. Some of the better-known schools near Seih Al Hudaibah are:
- Gems Winchester School Ras Al Khaimah – Seih Al Uraibi
- Ras Al Khaimah American Academy for Girls – Seih Al Uraibi
- The Ideal English School – Al Mamourah
- The International School of Choueifat Ras Al Khaimah – Al Dhait North
Gems Winchester School Ras Al Khaimah (WSR) offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) certification as well as the A-Level examinations too. It offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 based on the National Curriculum of England.
Ras Al Khaimah American Academy for Girls consists of classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school follows the American curriculum and has received accreditation from Cognia as well.
The Ideal English School is another CBSE school and is located 9 minutes away. The International School of Choueifat Ras Al Khaimah is one of UAE’s SABIS Education schools. It follows the SABIS Education Programme and consists of classes from KG1 to Grade 12.
Seih Al Hudaibah is home to the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, which is licensed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and has accreditations from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and Commission on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the United Arab Emirates.
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in Engineering, Business Management, Arts, Sciences and a Foundation Program too. The university receives international students too and offers scholarships and discounts to its students as well. It ranks as one of the best universities in Ras Al Khaimah.
Another university in the community is University of Bolton, which offers programmes from BTEC to MBA as well. It has a School of Computing, School of Engineering, School of Business & Management and many postgraduate diplomas.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
The city has numerous clinics, medical centres and hospitals providing state-of-the-art medical care and treatment. Renowned clinics near Seih Al Hudaibah include:
- Thumbay Clinic RAK – Dafan Al Nakheel
- Emirates Hospital and Clinics – Al Julphar Towers, Suhaim
You can reach both of these clinics in Ras Al Khaimah in 10 minutes. Other large-scale hospitals near Seih Al Hudaibah include:
- Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital – Al Seer
- Al Nakheel Health Centre – Al Seer
- Al Zahrawi Hospital – Al Seer
- Saqr Hospital – Al Juwais
- RAK Hospital – Al Qudaisat
Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital, Al Nakheel Health Centre and Al Zahrawi Hospital are reachable within 5 minutes while Saqr Hospital and RAK Hospital lie at a 9-minute drive. Most of these are popular for being the best hospitals in Ras Al Khaimah.
NEARBY AREAS
Areas surrounding Seih Al Hudaibah include:
- Al Hudaibah
- Seih Al Ghubb
- Seih Al Uraibi
- Nakheel
- Al Seer
Al Hudaibah is towards the northwest. It is a residential area with low-rise apartment complexes. Seih Al Ghubb borders the community to the north and some parts of the north eastern side too. It is primarily made up of 2 to 5-bedroom villas.
Seih Al Uraibi is located towards the south. It is also a residential community, featuring a mix of apartments and villas. Al Nakheel borders Seih Al Hudaibah to the southwest. The community features low-rise apartment buildings and is situated close to Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Road (E18).
Al Seer is to the east of Seih Al Hudaibah. The community consists of both commercial and residential properties along with government buildings, the Scholars Indian School and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Malls near Seih Al Hudaibah are:
- Al Naeem Mall
- Manar Mall
- RAK Mall
Al Naeem Mall and Manar Mall are reachable within 10 minutes while RAK Mall is located 14 minutes away. Al Naeem Mall is a four-storey mall with a huge number of shopping stores, restaurants, cafes, a cinema and a branch of Magic Planet too. This wide range of options also make Al Naeem Mall one of Ras Al Khaimah’s best malls.
Manar Mall is a development by the Al Hamra Group and consists of more than 120 stores and F&B outlets in total. For entertainment, you can find Tridom and Novo Cinemas.
RAK Mall covers a built-up area of 700,000 sq. ft. and is a development of Line Investments & Property LLC, a part of Lulu Group International. In addition to housing a Lulu Hypermarket, RAK Mall has numerous retail and F&B outlets along with Sparky’s Amusement Centre for entertainment.
RESTAURANTS NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
Restaurants in Seih Al Hudaibah include:
- M14 Café – Sheikh Humaid Al Mohammad Al Qasimi Road
- African Pot – Sheikh Saqr Bin Khalid Road
M14 Café serves all sorts of café items while African Pot is an African restaurant. You can find more restaurants near Seih Al Hudaibah in the neighbouring areas, such as:
- Starbucks – Higher College of Technology Men’s College, Seih Al Uraibi
- Hot Fried Chicken – Seih Al Uraibi
- Eat & Drink Restaurant – Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Road, Al Nakheel
- Roh Al Ettehad Restaurant – Al Muntasir Road, Al Nakheel
- Saraya Istanbul Restaurant – Al Muntasir Road, Nakheel
- Claypot – Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah, Al Nakheel
Starbucks and Hot Fried Chicken lie within a 5-minute while the restaurants in Al Nakheel are reachable within 8 to 10 minutes. Starbucks is a world-famous coffee shop while Hot Fried Chicken is a fast-food restaurant.
Eat & Drink Restaurant serves different types of Mandi, Indian dishes and fast food. Roh Al Ettehad Restaurant is a Nepalese restaurant while Saraya Istanbul is a Turkish restaurant. Claypot is one of the best Indian restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah.
You can also find some fine dining restaurants near Seih Al Hudaibah such as:
- Capra Restaurant – Julphar Towers, Al Nakheel
- Piaceri da Gustare – Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, Al Mairid
Capra Restaurant lies at a 5-minute restaurant in Julphar Towers and serves dishes from a Continental menu. It also ranks as one of the best upscale restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah. Piaceri da Gustare is an Italian restaurant at a drive of 17 minutes.
Many bars near Seih Al Hudaibah are available in the neighbouring areas. These include:
- Chill Pub – City Hotel, Seih Al Uraibi
- The Garden Bar – Hilton Garden Inn, Al Nakheel
- The Huddle Sports Bar – Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah, Nakheel
BEACHES NEAR SEIH AL HUDAIBAH
For a refreshing day beside the seawater, you can visit some of the beaches near Seih Al Hudaibah, which include:
- Al Mairid Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Jazirat Al Hamra Public Beach
Al Mairid Beach is only 12 minutes away. It is a secluded beachfront where you can enjoy the coastal side with tranquillity away from the city’s hustle and bustle, especially if you are looking for free activities in Ras Al Khaimah.
Flamingo Beach is another frequented beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Located 17 minutes away, the beach is named after two large statues of flamingos placed nearby. It consists of restaurants, free parking and lodgings too.
By driving up to 30 minutes, you can reach Jazirat Al Hamra Public Beach or simply Al Hamra Beach. It borders the old town of Jazirat Al Hamra and does not consist of many facilities. Instead, you can enjoy picnicking, camping or swimming in the water.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
From Seih Al Hudaibah, you can take a drive of around 30 minutes and indulge in many of the activities in Ras Al Khaimah. A few of the notable landmarks near Seih Al Hudaibah are:
- National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
- Dhayah Fort
- Jebel Jais
The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah is 13 minutes away. The historic fort was turned into a museum in 1987 and features a wide collection of ethnographical, historical and archaeological materials. The rooms in the museum have antique wooden doors with carved designs, which render it one of Ras Al Khaimah’s Instagrammable spots.
Dhayah Fort is located at a 20-minute drive. It lies on the top of a hill away from the main Al Rams road. Dating back to the 19th century, the fort was the site of a military watchtower. From the top of Dhayah Fort, you can marvel at the majestic views of the Hajar Mountains and the nearby oasis.
The entrance of Jebel Jais Mountain can be reached in 28 minutes. With a height of 1,934 metres, it is the tallest peak in the United Arab Emirates and offers you multiple experiences, including zip-lining, ice skating, camping and many more. You can admire the beauty of the mountain from the Jebal Jais Viewing Deck Park and visit the Jais Adventure Park too.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
There are no parks within the community, which is why residents will have to drive to the other areas instead. Some parks near Seih Al Hudaibah are:
- Al Uraibi Park
- Khuzam Ladies Park
- Saqr Park
Al Uraibi Park is the closest option at a drive of five minutes. The rest of the parks in Ras Al Khaimah are reachable within 16 minutes. Khuzam Ladies Park is located in Khuzam and consists of an outdoor play area, cafeteria, benches and toilets.
Saqr Park is the largest park in the city. It has an artificial lake, arcades, play areas, a skate park, train rides and dedicated barbecue spots too.
Gyms near Seih Al Hudaibah are reachable within a 15-minute drive. These include:
- Natural Gym – Al Seer
- Your Gym – Al Seer
- Royal Fitness Club – Royal View Hotel, Al Uraibi
- Power Fitness – Al Qurm
- Turbo Gym – Dafan Al Nakheel
The neighbouring communities have many salons and spas too for personal grooming, such as:
- Al Aqsor Gents Saloon – Al Seer
- Al Sil Hair Dresser Gents Salon – Al Nakheel
- House of Style Beauty Centre – Seih Al Uraibi
- Bio Essence Salon & Spa – Seih Al Uraibi
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Overall, Seih Al Hudaiba is a suitable choice for families since the community is made up of villas only. However, there are no apartments available within the community. Moreover, the area does not consist of amenities such as eateries, retail outlets or leisure spots. It can be considered as a preferable place for individuals seeking spacious living amidst tranquillity.
LOCATION
- 25-minute drive to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
- Mina Al Arab is reachable within a 30-minute drive
- The E11 and E18 highways are 10 minutes away