The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has shared the new developments of its latest tourism and hospitality projects, in line with the gradual reopening of businesses across the UAE.
A compelling waterfront shopping experience in Kalba
The Kalba Waterfront, the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destination in Kalba developed by ‘Eagle Hills Sharjah Development’, a joint venture between Shurooq and Eagle Hills, is part of the Kalba Eco-Tourism Project.
The AED 160 million Kalba Waterfront boasts a magnificent view of a serene lagoon lined by mangroves and has a total built-up area of 17,000 sqm. The shopping mall features 86 retail outlets, a supermarket, a family entertainment centre, and a large food court.
It is designed as an integrated outdoor shopping experience and is scheduled for completion in the 2nd quarter of 2021.
Set to be inaugurated in the fourth quarter of 2022, the project will feature 71 leasing units comprising 70 per cent retail and 30 per cent F&B outlets.
Four new projects on anvil
Shurooq has also announced four new large-scale tourism and hospitality projects in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid and Mleiha that will provide nature-inspired experiences in the emirate’s central and eastern regions. This will include two five-star hotels at scenic locations in Sharjah’s eastern region – a 66-key property located along the Khorfakkan Beach which will also include the city’s first waterpark, and another property adjacent to Kalba Waterfront, the major retail project being developed in phases by Shurooq and Eagle Hills.
Shurooq will also be developing a 60-key experiential family retreat within the 14 sqkm Seih Al Bardi Kabeer safari park project currently being developed in the interiors of Al Dhaid. This is a first-of-its-kind hospitality offering set within a sprawling natural and wildlife reserve, which is expected to be home to 50,000 African animal species.
The fourth project, Moon Retreat, will be a new feature at the Mleiha Archaeological and Ecotourism destination, which is expected to welcome guests by the end of this year. This will be Shurooq’s second boutique hospitality offering in the Mleiha region with the first one being Mysk Al Faya Retreat, which is part of Sharjah Collection.
Shurooq emphasised that its forthcoming ambitious initiatives that pays attention to multiple stakeholders will enhance industry performance and continue to drive foreign investments to the emirate. The robustness of Sharjah’s economy is also shaped by its exclusive range of competitive incentives, inclusive services and facilities offered to investors.
Shurooq pointed out that more leisure, tourism and hospitality projects will be announced later in Mleiha, Al Dhaid and Khorfakkan, following the resounding success of its ventures such as The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah, eco-tourism and hospitality offerings under the Sharjah Collection brand, Khorfakkan Beach and Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism destinations.
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