My Own Home: Meet the family who bought their Sharjah home while living in Turkey
My Own Home takes you inside a reader-owned property to ask how much they paid, why they decided to buy and what they have done with it since moving in Laila Ahmed and her family decided they wanted to buy a home in the UAE before completing their relocation from Turkey. She and her husband began exploring the option of moving in 2023 with a specific idea of what they wanted from a property,…
Laila Ahmed and her family, a Canadian-Egyptian family, made the decision to purchase a home in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, while still living in Turkey. The Ahmed family, consisting of Laila, her husband Karim, and their three children, began exploring the possibility of buying a home in 2023 with a desire for privacy and a sense of belonging in their new community.
The family discovered Sharjah Sustainable City through a friend who lived in the development and decided to explore the option after realizing that renting would not be financially viable. They were drawn to the development due to its strong vision, solid project execution, and the community-oriented lifestyle it offered. The Ahmed family chose Sharjah as their new home because they were seeking a more family-oriented lifestyle and safety was a top priority.
The four-bedroom villa, located in phase three of Sustainable City, features five bathrooms, formal and informal living areas, a backyard, and two parking spots with an EV charger. The home's layout is designed to accommodate the family's needs, with spacious bedrooms and a backyard ideal for the children's playtime. The family has made several upgrades to the home, including redressing the backyard, installing a granite kitchen sink, and adding decorative touches such as art and furniture.
Sharjah Sustainable City offers various amenities, including a gym, pool, parks, basketball courts, multi-purpose sports courts, soccer fields, and a mosque under construction. The community spirit is strong, with book clubs, walking groups, and other activities organized by neighbors. The area has seen significant development in just two years, with a mall, coffee shops, and restaurants opening nearby.
Despite the natural surroundings, the landscape has been carefully designed to minimize the feeling of being in the desert.
The family currently treats their new home as their forever residence, enjoying the sense of community and the numerous benefits it offers. They plan to potentially sell or rent the property in the future if they decide to pursue additional property investments.
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