Halwan is a large district in Sharjah consisting of seven sub-communities: Al Yarmook, Al Fayha, Al Ramla East, Al Ghubaiba, Dasman, Samnan, and Al Abarlocated. Sharjah Beach can be reached within a 10-minute drive of the area, and Al Majaz Promenade is situated within a 15-minute drive. Al Yarmook is home to many churches and government offices, and Al Abar has a selection of cultural centres, such as the Sharjah Archaeological Museum and the Sharjah Science Museum.
Properties include studios, apartments, and detached villas that are available to buy and rent. The community has many low-rise residential buildings, and residents have easy access to all of the necessary facilities, including educational institutions, medical clinics, supermarkets, banks, parks, recreation areas, entertainment venues, and cultural centres. Al Gharb and Al Qasimia are also located near the development.
Al Wahda Street runs through the district. Al Montazah Parks, an area with a waterpark and beaches, can be reached within a 10-minute drive of the residences. Sharjah International Airport is situated within a 15-minute drive, and University City, an area with several higher education facilities, is located within a 20-minute drive.
Halwan is home to Oasis Mall, which has many retail stores, as well as Cinépolis Cinema, Al Fayha Pharmacy, Al Thaman Cafeteria, and Mohammad Ghous Restaurant. Residents can choose from a selection of local supermarkets, such as Al Maya Supermarket, and Reshma Supermarket. For medical care, residents can go to Zaina Medical Centre, NMC Royal Medical Centre, and Public Health Centre.
Residents can take advantage of nearby schools. Progressive English School and Al Ma’arifa International School are situated in Al Yarmook. Drb Alsaada School and Al Ghubaiba Lady’s Secondary School are located in Al Ghubaiba, and Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club, Joy of Learning Nursery, and Dolphin Nursery can be found in Samnan.
For leisure activities, residents can head to the Science Museum and Archaeology Museum, which are situated in Al Abar. Public transport services are available along the outer areas of Halwan. As a result, residents prefer to travel around using personal vehicles.
Halwan is located within a 10- to 15-minute drive of several popular destinations, including:
The community is situated within a 20- to 25-minute drive of additional facilities, including:
Halwan offers accommodations that are suitable for couples, students, and families with children. Properties are also in demand among professionals working in the area. Residential complexes offer many profitable real estate investment opportunities. The community has a wide selection of units, including modern villas that can be purchased off-plan or move-in-ready.
Villas have an annual rental rate that ranges from AED 45,000 (USD 12,000) to AED 120,000 (USD 33,000). The lowest rates can be found in Al Ghubaiba, and the highest rates can be found in Dasman. Apartments and studios have an annual rental rate that starts at AED 15,000 (USD 4,000).
*The price is valid for 2023
Halwan is divided into seven separate sub-communities, which have a limited number of properties available to buy. For example, five-bedroom villas in Al Abar, which have an area of 11,000 sq. ft., can be purchased for AED 3,400,000 (USD 926,000). Three-bedroom villas in Al Ramla, which have an area of 6,989 sq. ft., can be purchased for AED 1,500,000 (USD 410,000). Six-bedroom villas in Al Ghubaiba, which have an area of 7,500 sq. ft., can be purchased for AED 15,000,000 (USD 4,100,000).
*The price is valid for 2023
Al Abar is home to two popular museums, the Science Museum and the Archaeological Museum, which are adjacent to one another. Visitors can learn about the surrounding area, the laws of nature, and physics through interactive exhibits at the Sharjah Science Museum. The Archaeological Museum features various historical artefacts, and children can play in an artificial sandbox with buried artefacts.
Oasis Mall, located in Al Ghubaiba, is the district’s main entertainment centre. Visitors can enjoy a cinema, clothing stores, furniture shops, and fast food outlets.
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Philip the Apostle can be found in Al Yarmook. In addition to religious celebrations and services, the churches also host cultural events, such as a children’s Christmas tree lighting programme. Residents can also take Russian language courses, and children can take embroidery and sewing classes.
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