Al Rashidiya 1 is one of the most important and established sub-communities within Al Rashidiya, located in Ajman Downtown near the Ajman-Sharjah border. Unlike some of Ajman's villa-led communities, Al Rashidiya 1 is overwhelmingly an apartment district, made up of low-rise buildings and modern high-rise towers rather than standalone villas.
Al Rashidiya 1 is a genuinely important freehold district, with the vast majority of its residential buildings offering full ownership rights to both UAE nationals and expatriates. There are no villas in this specific community, making it a distinctly apartment- and tower-focused district rather than a mixed residential area.
The area's original character as Ajman's civic and commercial centre, combined with its ongoing apartment development, gives Al Rashidiya 1 a genuinely dense, urban feel, home to some of Ajman's most recognisable residential towers. It suits buyers and tenants who want a freehold apartment in a well-established, central location, as well as investors drawn to its concentration of major residential projects.
Al Rashidiya 1 benefits from a central position along Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Ittihad Street, and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, giving residents convenient access to the rest of Ajman, Sharjah, and Dubai. Multiple bus stops serve the area, giving residents a genuine public transport option alongside private vehicle use.
Most towers in Al Rashidiya 1 include shared amenities, commonly a swimming pool, gym, covered parking, and 24-hour security, with several buildings also offering ground-floor retail such as supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants.
Al Rashidiya 1 is close to City Centre Ajman, Galleria Mall, and Dana Mall, and features its own ground-floor retail and everyday shops serving residents.
Families in Al Rashidiya 1 commonly use nearby schools such as Al-Hikmah Private School, with Amina Hospital and Ajman University also within a short drive for healthcare and higher education needs.
Al Rashidiya 1 is home to Ajman's traditional creekside fish market, surrounded by seafood restaurants and waterfront views, giving the district a genuinely local, characterful dining scene alongside its modern malls and everyday cafes. Ajman Beach and Ajman Stadium are also both a short distance away.
Al Rashidiya 1 combines Ajman's older, established civic and commercial character with continued investment in new apartment towers, reflecting steady growth in the area's freehold apartment market. As one of Ajman's most developed districts, expect a genuinely urban, tower-based lifestyle rather than a quiet, low-density setting.
Al Rashidiya 1's property market consists entirely of freehold apartments across low-rise and high-rise buildings, as well as commercial plots and spaces, with no villas in the community.
Apartments in Al Rashidiya 1 range from studios to spacious 3-bedroom units, spread across both low-rise buildings and modern high-rise towers. The vast majority of these developments are freehold and open to both UAE nationals and expatriates, with typical layouts including a living and dining area, a separate or open kitchen, built-in wardrobes, and a balcony, and some units offering sea or creek views.
Al Rashidiya 1 is home to several of Ajman's most established and recognisable residential towers:
Al Rashidiya Towers, an established 11-building freehold complex, is also part of the wider Al Rashidiya community and remains one of the area's most recognisable addresses.
Commercial plots and space are also available in Al Rashidiya 1, reflecting its role as one of Ajman's original commercial and civic centres. As with any commercial plot purchase, confirm the exact permitted use, plot size and required approvals with the relevant Ajman authority before buying.
Browse current apartments for sale in Ajman or commercial properties for sale in Ajman to compare options in and around Al Rashidiya 1, or see our Al Rashidiya Towers building guide for more on one of the district's established freehold developments.
Al Rashidiya 1 sits close to several other Ajman districts:
For more on Ajman's freehold framework generally, see our guide, Ajman Freehold Properties: Best Areas, Price Trends & Buyer's Guide.
