Hayyan

Hayyan is a villa community in Al Bedea, Sharjah, developed by Alef Group and scheduled for handover by December 2028. Comprising 48 villas across two buildings, the project sits at the lower end of the emirate's luxury residential offer in terms of service charge, priced from AED 2.72 million and carrying a running cost of AED 3 per square foot.

# The community and its position in Al Bedea

Al Bedea sits within Sharjah, the emirate that borders Dubai to the north and has spent the past decade positioning itself as a quieter, culturally grounded alternative to its neighbour. Hayyan occupies this setting with a low-density format: 48 villas on a single site is a notably restrained footprint by the standards of large-scale Gulf residential development.

The architectural language draws on the natural landscape. The developer has oriented the community around Ghaf trees and open green corridors, a deliberate counterpoint to the high-rise density that defines most of the regional market. With construction under way and completion set for the end of 2028, buyers entering now are acquiring off-plan in a project that has moved past its earliest stages.

# Residences, layouts and floor areas

The range is broad. Two-bedroom villas start at approximately 1,866 square feet and reach just under 1,965 square feet, priced from AED 1.72 million to AED 1.76 million. Three-bedroom villas are offered at a single fixed configuration of 2,191 square feet at AED 2.04 million. Four-bedroom homes span several distinct formats: the smaller typology runs from 2,788 to 2,895 square feet (AED 2.62 million to AED 2.92 million), while two larger four-bedroom configurations reach 5,127 square feet and 5,457 square feet respectively, priced between AED 4.97 million and AED 5.5 million.

At the upper end, five-bedroom villas measure 7,192 square feet, priced from AED 6.3 million to AED 6.81 million. Six-bedroom homes top the range at 9,405 square feet, with prices reaching AED 8.11 million.

All residences are delivered semi-furnished. Interior volumes emphasise ceiling height and natural light, with living areas described as generous in proportion rather than merely adequate. Private outdoor space is incorporated across unit types, consistent with the villa format.

# Amenities within the community

The on-site offer is focused rather than exhaustive. Residents have access to a swimming pool, a children's play area, a cycling track, and what the developer describes as public attractions within the community grounds.

There is no on-site retail, gym, or co-working provision listed. Buyers accustomed to the full amenity stacks found in larger Dubai masterplans should factor this in. The trade-off is deliberate: Hayyan positions its value in space, greenery and calm over programmed convenience.

# Sharjah as a location for international buyers

Sharjah's proximity to Dubai International Airport and the established road connections between the two emirates make Al Bedea a functional base for frequent travellers. The emirate itself carries weight as a cultural address. The Sharjah Art Museum, the Heart of Sharjah heritage district, and the Al Hisn Fort represent genuine institutional anchors, not peripheral attractions.

For buyers from the UK, Europe, and South and Southeast Asia, Sharjah's emphasis on education and culture, alongside institutions such as the American University of Sharjah, creates a recognisable frame of reference. The emirate is not attempting to replicate Dubai; its appeal rests on a different register entirely.

# Who Hayyan suits, and what the pricing reflects

The six-bedroom villa at 9,405 square feet for AED 8.11 million represents a size-to-price ratio that would be difficult to match in comparable Dubai locations. Even the mid-range four-bedroom at under 2,900 square feet for AED 2.92 million places Hayyan in a band that remains accessible for GCC buyers relocating families from denser urban environments.

The project is not designed for investors seeking short-term rental yield. The profile it addresses is the owner-occupier: families who prioritise floor area, greenery and a lower ambient density over proximity to Dubai Marina or Downtown. At a service charge of AED 3 per square foot, the long-term holding cost is modest. For buyers willing to commit to a December 2028 delivery, Hayyan offers a considered residential position in an emirate that has consistently protected its own character.