In a significant urban development announcement, His Highness Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed plans for a new residential neighborhood in the eastern coastal city of Khorfakkan. The project, named ‘Al Ashkal Neighborhood,’ will be situated within the Jabal Al Ashkal mountainous terrain near the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled.
The development represents a strategic expansion of housing options in the region, featuring hundreds of distinctive mountain-oriented residences that will offer architectural and lifestyle features contrasting with traditional sea-view properties. The announcement, made on January 19, 2026, addresses growing concerns about residential land availability in the rapidly developing city.
Complementing the residential development, infrastructure improvements include the paving of the roadway connecting to Al Rafisa area, enhancing accessibility throughout the region. The Ruler specifically addressed housing security concerns, noting that despite perceptions of exhausted residential capacity in the Al Harrā’ zone, substantial construction continues with 270 homes currently underway across two groupings. This includes 120 units in Al Madhifī, where construction sites have already been transferred to the Housing Department for development.
The project demonstrates Sharjah’s commitment to diversified urban planning that incorporates varied terrain and caters to different residential preferences while maintaining sustainable expansion practices.