Olfah by Alef Group is a Sharjah community of 2,787 one, two and three bedroom apartments in 12 buildings of 9 to 11 floors, on an 84,814 sqm site with a podium park of over 26,000 sqm. Alef launched phase 1 on 30 September 2024 at a project value of AED 2.5 billion.
Olfah is planned around walking routes and green space. The residences show floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive balconies, and premium finishes, making sure of comfort, style, and natural light in every home.
Alef’s Olfah site places the community in Muweilah, Sharjah, next to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, with access from the E311. Later news coverage describes the area as New Sharjah.
Property Details
| Property Type | Apartments |
| Property Name | Olfah Phase 1 |
| Developer | Alef Group |
| Location | Muweilah, Sharjah |
| Unit Types | 1, 2 & 3 BR |
| Sizes | 1 bed 47.02 sqm, 2 bed 109.16 sqm, 3 bed 138.96 sqm, per Alef |
| Developer | Alef Group |
| Payment Plan | Not published. Alef asks buyers to contact sales |
| Starting Price | AED 699,000 for a one bedroom, per Alef’s Olfah site |
| Handover | Not announced. Early works contract awarded in April 2026 |
Key Highlights
- Choice of 1, 2 & 3 BR apartments across 12 premium-designed buildings (9 to 11 floors).
- Located in Muweilah, Sharjah, minutes from University City & Sharjah Mosque.
- Car-free, fully walkable community, promoting healthy, eco-conscious living.
- 26,000 sqm of leisure green spaces with landscaped gardens & social hubs.
- Apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, large balconies, and premium finishes.
- Variety of lifestyle amenities: infinity pools, woodland walk trails, jogging tracks.
- Kids’ play zones, splash water areas, sand pits & climbing spaces for families.
- Outdoor gyms, sports pools, and fitness zones for an active lifestyle.
- Community spaces that foster relaxation, wellness, and social connections.
Features & Amenities
- Multiple swimming pools (including infinity & sports pools)
- Woodland walk & jogging trails
- Outdoor gyms & fitness areas
- Dedicated kids’ play zones & splash water features
- Sand play & climbing areas for children
- Lawn hills for community gatherings
- Car-free pedestrian-friendly pathways
- 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance
- Retail, cafes, and lifestyle outlets within walking distance
Location Advantages
- University of Sharjah, 5 Minutes
- Sharjah International Airport, 10 Minutes
- Dubai International Airport, 15 Minutes
- Sharjah Mosque, Nearby
- 06 Mall, 5 Minutes
- Sharjah National Park, 10 Minutes
Payment Plan
Alef has not published the Olfah payment plan. Its Olfah site asks buyers to contact sales, so ask us for the current schedule.
Floor Plans
- 1 Bedroom Apartments, Efficient layouts with private balconies
- 2 Bedroom Apartments, Family-centric residences with modern finishes
- 3 Bedroom Apartments, Spacious homes with premium interiors & garden views
(Detailed floor plans available upon request)
Why Invest in Olfah by Alef?
- From AED 699,000 for a one bedroom on Alef’s Olfah site, AED 1,280,000 for two bedrooms and AED 1,710,000 for three bedrooms
- A car-free, walkable residential layout.
- Premium quality apartments with natural light, high ceilings, and modern interiors.
- Located near University City & Dubai International Airport, ideal for residents & investors.
- Strong potential for rental returns & long-term capital appreciation.
- Developed by Alef Group, Sharjah’s leading lifestyle real estate developer.
FAQs
Q1: What unit types are available in Olfah?
A: 1, 2, and 3-bedroom premium apartments.
Q2: What makes Olfah different?
A: Its 12 buildings sit around a podium park of over 26,000 sqm, per Alef.
Q3: When will Olfah be handed over?
A: Alef has not announced a handover date. It awarded the early works contract for site preparation and foundations in April 2026.
Q4: What is the starting price for Olfah apartments?
A: Alef’s Olfah site lists one bedrooms from AED 699,000, two bedrooms from AED 1,280,000 and three bedrooms from AED 1,710,000.
Q5: Is there a payment plan available?
A: Alef has not published one for Olfah. Ask us and we will get the current schedule from Alef sales.
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Related Properties
Read the Sharjah property guide before you commit. It explains ownership rules for foreign buyers, current market figures and how the buying process runs.
Can a foreigner own property in Sharjah
Yes, in approved projects, and the position changed in 2022. A lot of what is still published online describes the old rules, including the UAE federal government portal page on Sharjah, which has not been updated since the change.
The base rule. Article 4 of Sharjah Law No. 5 of 2010 limits the right to own real estate in the emirate to UAE nationals and GCC nationals.
What changed. Sharjah Law No. 2 of 2022, issued on 31 October 2022, amended Article 4 to create exceptions. The following day the Sharjah Executive Council issued Decision No. 30 of 2022, which allows buyers of any nationality to own property of all types and uses inside approved real estate development areas and projects, as absolute ownership not limited by time. That is genuine freehold.
The catch, and it is the important part. Approval is granted project by project, on application, by a committee that includes the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the Land Planning and Survey Department, the Department of Economic Development and Sharjah Municipality. The Executive Council has never published a list of approved projects. So freehold in Sharjah is real, but it is never a blanket emirate wide rule, and every list of Sharjah freehold areas circulating online is assembled from developer marketing rather than from any government instrument.
Where a project has not been approved, the older route still applies. Under Executive Council Resolution No. 26 of 2014, a foreign national can hold a usufruct right of up to 100 years, registered with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. That right can be sold, assigned within the remaining term, leased out and improved. Holders can convert to full ownership by signing a new contract and paying a registration fee reported at 2 per cent.
What to do before you sign. Ask for the approval status of the exact project in writing, and check the title instrument you are being offered, not the wording in the listing. Freehold for all nationalities and freehold for Arabs are portal conventions with no basis in Sharjah law. Cresco Real Estate will obtain the position from the developer and confirm it against the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department record before you commit. RERA ORN 34288.
Can a foreigner own property in Sharjah
Yes, in approved projects, and the position changed in 2022. A lot of what is still published online describes the old rules, including the UAE federal government portal page on Sharjah, which has not been updated since the change.
The base rule. Article 4 of Sharjah Law No. 5 of 2010 limits the right to own real estate in the emirate to UAE nationals and GCC nationals.
What changed. Sharjah Law No. 2 of 2022, issued on 31 October 2022, amended Article 4 to create exceptions. The following day the Sharjah Executive Council issued Decision No. 30 of 2022, which allows buyers of any nationality to own property of all types and uses inside approved real estate development areas and projects, as absolute ownership not limited by time. That is genuine freehold.
The catch, and it is the important part. Approval is granted project by project, on application, by a committee that includes the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the Land Planning and Survey Department, the Department of Economic Development and Sharjah Municipality. The Executive Council has never published a list of approved projects. So freehold in Sharjah is real, but it is never a blanket emirate wide rule, and every list of Sharjah freehold areas circulating online is assembled from developer marketing rather than from any government instrument.
Where a project has not been approved, the older route still applies. Under Executive Council Resolution No. 26 of 2014, a foreign national can hold a usufruct right of up to 100 years, registered with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. That right can be sold, assigned within the remaining term, leased out and improved. Holders can convert to full ownership by signing a new contract and paying a registration fee reported at 2 per cent.
What to do before you sign. Ask for the approval status of the exact project in writing, and check the title instrument you are being offered, not the wording in the listing. Freehold for all nationalities and freehold for Arabs are portal conventions with no basis in Sharjah law. Cresco Real Estate will obtain the position from the developer and confirm it against the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department record before you commit. RERA ORN 34288.
Full detail: Property ownership in Sharjah for foreigners, covering Law No. 2 of 2022, Executive Council Decision No. 30 of 2022, the 100 year usufruct under Resolution No. 26 of 2014, registration fees and off plan escrow protection.
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