Al Khan

Infrastructure

• Transport

  A prominent waterfront district in Sharjah, Al Khan is heavily reliant on Al Ittihad Road for Dubai commuting.

  • Al Ittihad Road (E11) (5 min drive) — primary coastal highway linking Sharjah directly into Dubai

  • Al Khan Street (2 min drive) — central artery dividing the district from Al Majaz

  • Sharjah Marine Transit (5 min walk) — coastal ferry services connecting to Dubai

  • Stadium Metro Station (12 min drive) — nearest Green Line station across the Dubai border

  • Burj Khalifa: 25 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 15 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 55 min

  • DIFC: 25 min

  • Sharjah International Airport: 20 min

• Education

  The district holds premium Australian and American schools, serving expats across the Sharjah-Dubai border.

  • Victoria International School of Sharjah (5 min drive) — premium Australian curriculum campus

  • American School of Creative Science (10 min drive) — US curriculum integrated with Arabic values

  • Pristine Private School (12 min drive) — British curriculum in Al Nahda, KHDA Good rating

• Medical

  Multi-specialty hospitals are readily accessible along the main commercial streets of central Sharjah.

  • Oriana Hospital (5 min drive) — private multi-specialty hospital near Al Qasba

  • Medcare Hospital Sharjah (10 min drive) — premier private hospital on King Faisal Street

  • Aster Clinic Al Khan (5 min walk) — outpatient family medicine and pediatric clinic

• Religious

  Historic and modern coastal mosques serve the neighborhood along the beach and lagoon.

  • Al Khan Grand Mosque (2 min walk) — landmark Friday prayer mosque near the coast

  • Al Qasba Mosque (5 min drive) — serene canal-side mosque

• Shopping

  Retail relies on vibrant street shopping and adjacent regional malls on the Dubai border.

  • Sharjah City Centre (10 min drive) — Majid Al Futtaim regional mall with Carrefour and cinemas

  • Sahara Centre (10 min drive) — major shopping and entertainment destination near the Dubai border

  • Al Qasba Retail (5 min drive) — waterfront boutiques and dining promenade

  • Burj Khalifa: 25 min

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB): 15 min

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 55 min

  • DIFC: 25 min

  • Sharjah International Airport: 20 min

• Beaches & outdoors

  Al Khan is one of Sharjah’s premier leisure zones, featuring expansive public beaches and coastal parks.

  • Al Khan Beach (5 min drive) — popular public beach offering swimming and water sports

  • Al Khan Lagoon Promenade (2 min walk) — scenic coastal walking and jogging path

  • Al Qasba Canal (5 min drive) — pedestrian waterfront promenade

• Dining & entertainment

  The district is defined by its coastal heritage, marine museums, and waterfront dining.

  • Sharjah Aquarium (5 min drive) — landmark educational and marine tourism facility

  • Al Qasba Entertainment District (5 min drive) — waterfront leisure destination with dining and boat rides

  • Al Khan Beach F&B Strip (5 min drive) — coastal cafes and seafood dining