Al Thuraya Island: Five Villa Types on Sharjah's Waterfront
Al Thuraya Island is a villa-only project by Ajmal Makan, located within Ajmal Makan City inside the Sharjah Waterfront City master development. Construction broke ground in June 2024. Handover is scheduled for December 2027.
Ajmal Makan is the master developer behind the broader Sharjah Waterfront City project. Al Thuraya Island sits as one island within that wider waterfront destination on Sharjah's coast. Buyers here are buying into an integrated community, not a standalone plot.
An Island in Sharjah Waterfront City
The address places this project on AlThuraya Island, within the Ajmal Makan City sub-district of Sharjah Waterfront City. Sharjah Waterfront City runs along the emirate's Arabian Gulf coastline on its northern side.
For someone living here, central Sharjah is roughly 20 to 30 minutes away. Dubai's core areas are approximately 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Sharjah has well-established schools, universities, and retail infrastructure. The island setting adds a waterfront character that standard suburban Sharjah villa communities don't offer.
From an investment angle, a villa on a dedicated island within a master-planned waterfront community occupies a different segment than a typical Sharjah villa estate. The price range reflects that.
What AED 4.1M to AED 12.3M Gets You
The price spread is wide by design. There are five distinct villa types, each with its own footprint and price point.
| Villa Type | Bedrooms | Size (sq ft) | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabreeze Villas | 5BR | 6,596 | AED 4,100,000 |
| Azura Villas | 6BR | 7,167 | AED 6,100,000 |
| Serene Villas | 6BR | 7,159 | AED 6,100,000 |
| Grandeur Villas | 8BR | 14,746 | AED 12,300,000 |
| Majestic Mansions | 8BR | 25,758 | AED 12,300,000 |
The entry point is the 5-bedroom Seabreeze Villas at AED 4.1M for 6,596 sq ft. That is roughly AED 622 per sq ft for a freehold waterfront villa in a master community. The buyer here wants space, an island address, and community infrastructure without the Dubai price tag.
At the top end, the Majestic Mansions at 25,758 sq ft and AED 12.3M target buyers who need scale above all else. At that footprint, it is estate-level living. The Grandeur Villas offer the same 8-bedroom configuration at roughly 14,746 sq ft for the same price, which means a more compact layout on a smaller plot.
The two 6-bedroom options, Azura and Serene, are nearly identical in size (7,167 vs 7,159 sq ft) and both start at AED 6.1M. The distinction is likely plot orientation or internal layout rather than a material size difference.
Amenities for a Family Resident
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Active | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Cycle track |
| Family | Children's Play Area, Barbecue Area, Mosque |
| Lifestyle | Restaurants, Pets Allowed |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool is a practical feature for families planning to live here year-round. The cycle track and on-site restaurants round out a community where daily routines can stay within the island. The amenity set reads clearly as primary-residence infrastructure for families.
Getting In for 10%
| Payment Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 30% |
| Handover | 60% |
The 10% down payment means a buyer can secure a Seabreeze Villa at AED 4.1M with an initial outlay of AED 410,000.
The structure to watch is the 60% due at handover. This is heavily back-loaded. A buyer who cannot fund 60% of the purchase price at the December 2027 handover will need a mortgage committed ahead of that date, or will need to sell before completion. There is no post-handover installment plan to spread that payment.
With handover just over a year away from now, the remaining construction-period installments are also relatively short. Buyers entering today are closer to the finish line than the starting blocks.