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Al Sajaa (also spelled Al Saja’a) is an industrial district in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, located along the Sharjah-Dhaid highway behind Emirates Road (E611), about 30 km from Sharjah city center and 52 km from Dubai. It is home to the Al Sajaa Industrial Oasis (ASIO), a 14-million-square-foot planned industrial zone developed by Sharjah Asset Management Holding, and hosts warehousing, manufacturing, auto parts, and logistics businesses, along with a long-running onshore gas field operated by the Sharjah National Oil Corporation.
Where Is Al Sajaa on the Map
Al Sajaa sits inland in the Emirate of Sharjah, along the Sharjah-Dhaid highway and directly behind the Emirates Road corridor, E611. Its rough coordinates are 25°19’50” N, 55°38’37” E, placing it well east of Sharjah’s coastal city center and closer to the desert interior than to the beach.
That inland position explains almost everything about how the area functions. Sajaa was never built to be near malls or the corniche. It exists next to a major highway junction, because everything here revolves around moving goods, not entertaining people.
| From | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah city center | ~30 km | 24 to 25 minutes |
| Dubai city center | ~52 km | 39 to 40 minutes |
| Sharjah International Airport | Nearby | ~15 minutes |
| Al Hamriyah Port and Free Zone | Nearby | ~21 minutes |
If you’re coming without a car, it’s doable but not pleasant. Sharjah’s Route 88X runs directly between Al Rolla Terminal and Al Saja’a Terminal, with stops inside the industrial area itself, including the Ministry of Labour office and several Emirates Industrial Area points, so no local taxi transfer is needed once you’re on it. From Dubai, there’s no direct bus into Sajaa; the practical route is an intercity bus or metro into central Sharjah, then a transfer onto 88X or a taxi for the final leg, which adds close to an hour door to door. Nobody designed public transport here with a warehouse worker’s commute from Dubai in mind, and it shows.
What Is Al Sajaa Known For
Strip away the marketing language and Al Sajaa is an industrial district, full stop. It’s not a mixed lifestyle community with an industrial section bolted on, the way some newer Dubai zones are pitched.
- The Al Sajaa Industrial Oasis (ASIO): a roughly 14 million square foot planned zone rolled out by Sharjah Asset Management Holding, the investment arm of the Sharjah government. Phase one released 353 plots, ranging from about 13,454 to 53,819 square feet, split across industrial, mixed-use, and retail categories.
- A working gas field: Sajaa has supplied the Sharjah National Oil Corporation for years, one of five onshore fields operating in the emirate. A newly discovered field at Hadiba, about 10 km northeast, was tied into the existing Sajaa processing plant with production starting in 2025.
- Warehousing and logistics: the area’s biggest single use case, thanks to its position between Sharjah’s airport, the Al Hamriyah port, and the E611 corridor.
- Labour accommodation: camps and workforce housing sit close to the industrial plots, since so many tenants need on-site staff.
The gas field history matters more than most guides admit. It’s why Sajaa had heavy-duty roads, utilities, and infrastructure years before ASIO was ever announced, and why the district was built to handle industrial load from the start rather than being retrofitted for it.
What Businesses Operate in Al Sajaa
Walk through Sajaa and the businesses fall into a handful of repeating categories.
Cement and Concrete Products
This is actually one of the oldest parts of Sajaa’s industrial identity, not a recent addition. Sharjah Cement Factory has operated in the area since 1977 and now produces more than 4 million tonnes of cement annually, making it one of the anchor industrial tenants in the district. Several concrete products factories operate in the immediate vicinity, including Al Sajaa Concrete Products Factory and Al Rahmaniah Concrete Products, supplying blocks, interlock pavers, and kerbstones to construction projects across Sharjah and Dubai using hydraulic press manufacturing.
Packaging
Companies here produce containers, bags, and shipping materials used across the UAE’s logistics and retail supply chains.
Furniture
A cluster of manufacturers make chairs, tables, and office fit-out pieces, largely for the local trade rather than export.
Auto Parts and Repair
One of the densest categories in Sajaa. Used parts dealers, engine specialists, and body shops sit alongside each other, serving both retail customers and other businesses in the district.
Storage and Distribution
General warehousing close to the E611 highway. This is the largest single use case for space in Sajaa, since the highway access makes it efficient for companies distributing goods across the UAE.
Workforce Housing
Labour camps with parking, laundry, and waste disposal sit close to the industrial plots, since so many tenants need on-site staff. This matters if you’re scoping the area for the first time: Sajaa isn’t zoned the way a purely commercial park would be. You’ll see labour camps sitting a short walk from active loading docks, which is normal here but can catch newcomers off guard.
Al Sajaa Shopping Centre
Despite the industrial reputation, Sajaa isn’t a total lifestyle desert. The Al Sajaa Shopping Centre sits inside the Al Saja’a Industrial Area, close to Emirates Road (E611), and functions as the everyday retail anchor for workers and residents in the district. It’s not a mall in the Dubai sense; it’s a practical, single-complex setup with supermarkets, convenience stores, and outlets for electronics, clothing, and hardware, plus a handful of casual eateries serving local and fast-food options.
Typical opening hours run from around 9 AM to 10 PM, though it’s worth checking ahead for weekends and public holidays. There’s ample free parking on-site, and Bus Route 77 connects the shopping centre to other parts of Sharjah, including Muwailah and Al Jubail, for anyone relying on public transport rather than a car. For daily essentials, it’s genuinely convenient. For a proper shopping trip, most people still head into central Sharjah, where malls like City Centre Sharjah are roughly 26 minutes away.
What Renting Actually Costs
This is where most guides to Al Sajaa go vague, so here’s what the live listing data actually says.
Warehouse rents across Al Sajaa run from roughly AED 16,000 at the low end up to well over AED 13 million for the largest logistics complexes, though that top figure reflects major distribution facilities, not a typical unit. The average asking rent for a standard warehouse sits around AED 633,000 a year, and that figure has dropped by roughly 12% over the past six months, a sign that ASIO’s growing supply is starting to soften pricing in tenants’ favor.
| Unit Size | Typical Annual Rent |
|---|---|
| Small workshop or storage (under 3,000 sq ft) | AED 15,000 to 90,000 |
| Mid-size warehouse (5,000 to 20,000 sq ft) | AED 190,000 to 550,000 |
| Large distribution facility (20,000+ sq ft) | AED 600,000 and up |
Newer developer-leased space, particularly in Emirates Industrial City adjacent to Sajaa, starts around AED 45 per square foot when leased directly rather than through a portal listing, which usually means more transparent pricing and a faster contract turnaround. Payment terms typically run on a multi-cheque basis, four cheques is standard, with a refundable security deposit in the low thousands of dirhams.
Nearby Areas Worth Comparing
If Al Sajaa doesn’t have what you need, or you want to benchmark pricing before committing, these are the zones people cross-shop against.
| Area | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates Industrial City | Warehousing | Slightly higher average rent than Sajaa proper |
| Al Hamriyah | Port-linked trade | Cheaper on average, longer drive to E611 |
| Muwaileh | Staff proximity | Closer to Sharjah’s residential belt |
| Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Al Khan (Sharjah) | Staff housing | Conventional residential stock, not labour-camp style |
| Al Qusais, Muhaisnah (Dubai) | Staff housing | Just across the Dubai border, more amenities nearby |
What Actually Surprises First-Time Visitors
Anyone who’s spent real time in Sajaa will tell you the same three things catch people off guard.
The heat exposure is worse than it looks on a map. Because the area is inland with wide, low-density roads and minimal shade infrastructure, afternoon heat during summer months hits harder here than in denser parts of Sharjah. Plan site visits for morning hours if you can.
The truck traffic is constant, not occasional. Loading and unloading is the rhythm of the place, all day. If you’re used to a standard business park, the noise and vehicle density takes adjustment.
“Al Sajaa” isn’t one uniform zone. Al Sajaa, Al Sajaa Industrial, and the newer ASIO plots are related but distinct sub-areas with different infrastructure ages, pricing bands, and lease structures. A listing that just says “Al Sajaa” without specifying which pocket can mean a decades-old warehouse or a brand-new ASIO plot, and the price gap between the two is significant. Always confirm the exact sub-district before comparing quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sajaa in the UAE?
It is an inland district in the Emirate of Sharjah, positioned along the Sharjah-Dhaid highway behind Emirates Road (E611), about 30 km from Sharjah city center.
What is Al Sajaa known for?
Its role as one of Sharjah’s largest industrial zones, home to the Al Sajaa Industrial Oasis (ASIO), warehousing and logistics operations, and a long-running onshore gas field.
What businesses operate in Al Sajaa?
Mostly cement and concrete manufacturing, packaging, furniture production, auto parts and repair, and general storage and logistics, alongside labour accommodation supporting those industries.
Is Sharjah a part of the UAE?
Yes, Sharjah is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.
How far is Sajaa from Dubai?
About 52 km, roughly a 39 to 40-minute drive by car, or closer to an hour using the metro plus a taxi.
Which is the best area in Sharjah?
It depends on the goal: Al Khan, Al Nahda, and Al Taawun for residential living, the Heart of Sharjah and Al Qasba for culture, and Al Sajaa or Hamriyah Free Zone for industrial business.
Where is the Al Sajaa industrial area located on a map?
It sits at approximately 25°19’50” N, 55°38’37” E, along the Sharjah-Dhaid highway, directly behind the E611 Emirates Road corridor, east of central Sharjah.
How many free zones are there in Sharjah?
Six, per the Government of Sharjah’s Invest in Sharjah portal: SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah Media City (Shams), Sharjah Publishing City, SRTIP, and Sharjah Healthcare City. Al Sajaa itself is a mainland industrial area, not a free zone.
