Make the best of Ramadan and summer in Sharjah
Sharjah is known for its natural charm and attractive manmade lagoons and parks, making it a favourite destination for families any time of the year, specifically throughout the summer when schools in the region close for summer vacation. As the region celebrates Ramadan, summertime this year has ended up being all the more special for visitors to the emirate as they delight in special discounts and packages provided by numerous entities in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors.
Unlike many tourist locations in the area which slowdown in the hot summer season, Sharjah continues to be a dynamic location during this period, and hotels in Sharjah report 100% tenancy as families from the Gulf nations flock to the emirate to enjoy its varied tourist offerings.
This year, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has actually released the 'Sharjah My Family Destination' campaign under which the emirate has introduced brand-new tourism offers and bundles by tour business, hospitality establishments and leisure destinations for families visiting Sharjah. In order to bring in more visitors during the summer vacations, SCTDA has launched in coordination with hotels in the emirate an advertising campaign offering over 20% discount to families during the summertime period. The campaign will make it possible for families to delight in the rich leisure activities and events and take pleasure in the special entertainment destinations in Sharjah.
With the launch of the 'Sharjah My Family Destination' campaign, the emirate's 106 hotel centers, consisting of 50 hotels and 56 hotel apartments, are attracting plenty of families. To delight in the summer evenings in Sharjah's stunning beaches, visitors are likewise selecting Sharjah's beachside buildings that span the white sandy palm beaches in the emirate.
The emirate is welcoming visitors with its Sharjah Summer Promotion, a vibrant retail event from August 4 to September 4, 2016, designed to cater to the shopping and home entertainment requirements of families and visitors. During the Sharjah Summer Promotion, visitors can benefit from discounts on a variety of items offered at the shopping center in the emirate. Apart from the retail offers, the campaign consists of discounted rates for beach activities as well as entertainment events.
The Islamic month of Ramadan makes Sharjah so much more special with special occasions and activities taking place across the emirate. Sharjah Ramadan Festival is one of the most prominent annual events organised during this month.
Ramadan also provides the perfect time to take pleasure in a family time together for Iftar dinners at some of the most lovely places in Sharjah such as Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba, and Khalid Lagoon which have a comprehensive range of impressive restaurants and coffee shops. For a more traditional and quaint experience, visitors can take an intriguing drive to Sharjah's east coast to locations such as Khorfakkan where the evenings at the beach can be a stunning experience.
Visitors to Sharjah's east coast can enjoy a host of water sports activities, including snorkelling and diving. They can likewise enjoy the fascinating edutainment areas such as Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, which is among the most important ecotourism sites in the UAE. The Centre boasts 38 types of birds; while 14 of them are from the region, the rest are migratory birds.
In recent times, Sharjah has likewise invested in new environment tourism projects throughout the Emirate such as Kalba Eco-tourism Project, which is aimed at maintaining the diverse habitats and rich wildlife on the emirate's east coast. The location permits visitors to enjoy a peaceful time in natural settings including lagoons, mangroves and mountains. Other popular eco-tourism spots for visitors include the Wasit Nature Reserve, and Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre that offer innovative centers for families to observe and find out about the emirate's rare birds, herbs and plants. Sharjah has actually likewise opened the 25,000 hectare Mleiha project, which is among the most substantial of these eco-tourism projects, featuring special guided trips to Mleiha's protected areas.
Summer season is also the time when visitors flock to Sharjah's indoor tourist destinations that consists of a variety of museums and edutainment centres. Sharjah showcases its rich culture and heritage through 16 museums. Among the popular locations is the Sharjah Maritime Museum that offers insights into the regional maritime traditions and its pearl diving activities. Sharjah Aquarium sits along with and is the very first and biggest government academic centre in UAE, including 20 fish tanks with more than 150 species of fishes. Visitors to Sharjah can likewise take a brief drive to Arabia's Wildlife Centre, the only indoor zoological park in the Middle East, where they can observe the world's largest collection of Arabian wildlife regardless of the weather condition.
There is no shortage of quality outdoor areas in Sharjah, where nearly 55 parks with the most recent facilities and facilities beckon families throughout the evenings. Among the significant tourist attractions in Sharjah is the Al Noor Island in Khalid Lagoon, which features a Butterfly House with as numerous as 500 unique butterflies brought from Far East Asian nations.
With its rich history and culture and its safe family friendly environment, Sharjah has all that it takes to reconcile the summer season. Ramadan has made the tourism atmosphere in Sharjah more unique and visitors to the emirate can look forward to a genuine Arab tourism experience this year in the ultimate cultural and family tourism destination in the area.
