Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced significant progress in the construction of two flagship projects within its real estate portfolio, Sharjah Sustainable City (SSC) and Ajwan Khorfakkan. The announcement was made alongside the launch of a major new education partnership, which will introduce a K-12 school to the Sharjah Sustainable City community.
According to Emirates News Agency, construction of key additional community facilities across Sharjah Sustainable City is moving forward, nearing completion. The community mosque, which spans 15,224 square feet and is designed to accommodate 650 worshippers, has reached 70% completion. Additionally, the football field and multi-use games area (MUGA) courts, encompassing facilities for tennis, basketball, and volleyball, are almost complete. The football field measures 83 by 65 metres, while the MUGA courts cover 64 by 19 metres. Furthermore, the community's dedicated supermarket has recently opened, reinforcing Sharjah Sustainable City's vision as a connected, self-sustaining lifestyle destination.
In a move to enhance educational infrastructure, Shurooq has partnered with SANAM Group to develop a new American curriculum K-12 school within Sharjah Sustainable City. The project, expected to attract investments of up to $50 million (Dh183 million) over the coming years, will accommodate approximately 2,435 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 on a 29,275-square-metre plot in the Um Fanain/Al Ruqa Al Hamra area. The 35-year agreement includes plans for modern classrooms, science and robotics laboratories, three libraries, arts studios, a black box theatre, and a 500-seat multi-purpose hall, as well as sports amenities like an indoor sports hall, football pitch, and swimming pools.
Ajwan Khorfakkan, Shurooq's integrated waterfront destination on the UAE's East Coast, has also seen significant progress. Construction is advancing steadily, with notable achievements in foundation, piling, marine, and waterfront works. The development continues to attract strong market demand and sustained sales momentum, reinforcing its position as one of the UAE's most distinctive waterfront destinations.
Khalid Deemas, Senior Director of Shurooq Real Estate development, stated that the progress across Sharjah Sustainable City and Ajwan Khorfakkan reflects their commitment to delivering vibrant, sustainable communities that cater to the evolving needs of residents and investors. He emphasized that each milestone brings them closer to creating destinations that offer long-term value and contribute to Sharjah's continued growth.