Al Thuraya Island

Al Thuraya Island is a low-density residential development by Ajmal Makan, situated on the Al Hamriya coastline and composed of 45 villas and mansions due for handover in December 2027.

# The island setting and its place in Al Hamriya

Al Hamriya sits along the Arabian Gulf coast in the emirate of Sharjah, roughly between Sharjah city and the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It is quieter than the main Sharjah urban districts, with a coastal character shaped more by the water than by commercial development. The positioning of Al Thuraya Island within this stretch gives the project a distinct identity: a single building count of one structure across 45 units on what is presented as an island plot, which constrains density and keeps the community deliberately small.

The scale matters. Forty-five residences is an unusually limited release for a UAE coastal project, and the footprint per unit reflects that. The architecture draws on a blend of modern massing and traditional reference points, with open-plan layouts and large window proportions designed to pull in natural light and frame the surrounding water.

# Residences: scale, layout and specification

The unit range runs from five-bedroom villas to eight-bedroom mansions, with floor areas that are frankly large by any measure. Five-bedroom configurations start at around 4,006 sq ft and extend to approximately 6,596 sq ft. Six-bedroom residences sit at roughly 7,159 to 7,168 sq ft. The eight-bedroom mansions reach 14,746 sq ft.

Pricing across the development spans AED 4.325 million to AED 8.079 million for the villa range, with the eight-bedroom mansions priced from AED 12.296 million to AED 13.381 million. All residences are delivered semi-furnished. Service charges are fixed at AED 5 per sq ft annually.

The specification includes equipped kitchens and high-quality finishes throughout. Outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens are part of the residential footprint, consistent with the project's emphasis on private exterior space alongside the interior volume.

# On-site amenities and daily infrastructure

The development provides a focused set of amenities rather than an exhaustive resort-style list. A swimming pool, gym and spa address the wellness side. Families are served by a dedicated kids' play area and a pet park. A cycling area runs through the community. For dining and social use, there are restaurants on-site and a BBQ area.

The amenity programme is proportionate to a 45-unit community. It is sufficient for day-to-day living without the operational complexity of a large-scale resort development.

# Connectivity and the wider northern corridor

Al Hamriya's position in northern Sharjah places it outside the dense traffic corridors that define the Dubai-Sharjah border crossings further south. The Emirates Road and coastal routes link the area toward Sharjah International Airport to the south and the northern emirates beyond. For buyers considering the project as a primary residence, the commute profile differs materially from central Dubai, which some will view as a drawback and others as part of the appeal.

# The buyer this project addresses

Al Thuraya Island fits a specific profile: a buyer who wants substantial indoor-outdoor living space, a coastal address and a tight-knit community of a few dozen households rather than hundreds. The price per square foot across the villa range is competitive for what the market currently offers in comparable Gulf-coast positions, particularly for the six-bedroom tier where AED 6 to 8 million buys upwards of 7,100 sq ft.

For GCC buyers with roots in the northern emirates, or international buyers seeking a quieter alternative to Palm Jumeirah or Dubai Islands, the proposition is coherent. The December 2027 completion date places it within a planning horizon that suits buyers still evaluating options in the current cycle.