Al Riqa is a large neighbourhood in Sharjah that extends between Al Kuwait Street and Wasit Street. It is divided into eight residential communities: Al Sabkha, Al Hazzanah, Al Mansoura, Al Ramla East, Al Jazzat, Al Ghafiya, Al Azra, and Al Falaj. The neighbourhood is bordered by the developed areas of Wasit and Halwan, as well as the coastal area of Al Heerah.
Properties include four- to eight-bedroom villas and building plots that are available to buy and rent. There are a variety of amenities and services offered to residents. A few nearby facilities include government offices, educational institutions, medical centres, mosques, restaurants, and shops.
Al Riqa is conveniently located within 10 minutes of the emirate’s public beaches and popular tourist destinations. Sharjah International Airport and University City can be reached within a 15-minute drive. Ajman is situated within a five-minute drive, and the Dubai border is located within a 15-minute drive.
Parking is available next to the villas and on the street, and residents can easily find parking at local shopping centres and hospitals. The area has excellent ground public transport links, which provide direct routes to nearby parks, schools, and supermarkets. The area is home to AlRiqqa Health Centre, Dallas Medical Centre, and Al Sabkha Health Centre. There are also various stores and repair shops in the area.
Residents can choose from a selection of local educational institutions, such as British Orchard Nursery, Al Dana Nursery Sharjah, Alsharq Model School, Beaconhouse Al Khaleej International Private School, and Esheliah Primary Girls School. For groceries and household goods, residents can shop at an Indian grocery store, as well as Wasit Grocery, Rashma Supermarket, Al Madina Supermarket, and Kayfan Supermarket.
Al Shaab Village Shopping Mall is located near the villas and has an ice rink, amusement park, food court, and cinema. For outdoor activities, residents can go to Green Belt Ladies Park and Al Ghafia Park. A few popular restaurants include Al Asil, Al Lulua Al Jadeed, and Al Shabi Kitchen.
The area is situated within a five- to 10-minute drive of many attractions, including:
Villas are also located within a 15- to 20-minute drive of several popular destinations, including:
There are budget and premium properties available to buy in Al Riqa. The area has all of the necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable living environment. There are long-term rentals that are available to locals and expats, which can generate a stable income. Villas have an annual rental rate that ranges from AED 35,000 (USD 10,000) to AED 155,000 (USD 42,000).
*The price is valid for 2021
Villas in Al Riqa vary in style, size, and configuration. Buildings feature an oriental or modern architectural style. The community of Al Ghafia offers three- to four-bedroom villas that are approximately 2,500 sq. ft. and range in price from AED 450,000 (USD 120,000) to AED 750,000 (USD 200,000). The community of Al Azra has five-bedroom villas that are 5,600 sq. ft. and have a price of AED 2,600,000 (USD 710,000).
Al Riqa is home to spacious premium villas that have a maximum price of AED 5,100,000 (USD 1,388,000). The community of Al Hazana has two-storey five-bedroom villas that have a size of 16,000 sq. ft. There are also larger eight-bedroom properties that have a maximum size of 35,000 sq. ft. Units come with large plots with landscaped green spaces. Prices are available upon request.
Plots of land in Al Riqa range in size from 6,500 sq. ft. to 15,174 sq. ft. and range in price from AED 650,000 (USD 180,000) to AED 1,350,000 (USD 370,000).
*The price is valid for 2021
Al Riqa has a large shopping mall, Al Shaab Village, which has become a favourite place to shop and spend leisure time among locals. There are dozens of shops and an ice rink. Visitors can also enjoy Oscar Cinema and Happy Fun Theme Park. A few popular restaurants include Fikrah Jadeeda Sweets & Fast Food and Caesars Confectionery & Restaurant.
Sharjah Sports Club is also located in the area and offers several playgrounds and a fitness centre called Fitness Time Sharjah. The club is adjacent to McDonald’s and Lulu Hypermarket.
Neighbourhood communities have landscaped parks, such as Green Belt Ladies Park in Al Falaj and Mansoura Park in Al Mansoura. The latter has a basketball court. Al Wasit Wetland Centre Wildlife Sanctuary is situated within a 10-minute drive and offers a wide variety of rare bird species.
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