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WHY AL FAQA
Al Faqa is a remote settlement located on the border.
Lifestyle
Residents shop at Al Foah Mall and local co-ops, dine at Vibgyor Burger on E66 or fast-food outlets inside the mall. Day trips to Al Ain Zoo, Al Jahili Fort, and Hili Fun City are the main leisure options within an hour's drive.
Connectivity
Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road (E66) runs through the community, linking directly to Dubai in the north and central Al Ain in the south. Bus route 66 departs from Faqa Terminus 1 to Dubai; bus 380 connects to Al Ain city centre.
Outlook
Al Faqa suits buyers seeking affordable freehold land or villas in a low-density rural setting on the Dubai–Al Ain corridor, with limited appeal for renters given the scarcity of vacant properties.
ON THE MAP
Where it actually is, and how long to get there.
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 25 · 7 MIN
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UNCATEGORIZED · AUG 25 · 7 MIN
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