Shurooq Celebrates Eid Al Adha with the Most Cheerful Festivity this Year

Sharjah has geared up its Eid Al Adha programs and activities offering visitors a remarkable set of indoor and outdoor entertainment activities, enabling visitors to celebrate their Eid’s reunions through some of the most exceptional festive experiences tailored to fit all ages at different tourism destinations falling under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). 

Al Qasba … Cinderella on stage and fireworks 

One of the world’s most loved and popular folk tales, with thousands of known adaptations of its story around the world, comes in the form of a musical fairy tale loved by children all over the world, Cinderella dances her way to Sharjah into one of the most memorable and exciting theatricality and musicals at the one and only Al Qasba, one of the UAE’s most popular tourist destinations in Sharjah.

The Islamic-inspired architectural destination, also known for its significance to being Sharjah’s beacon for local and international artistic events, is set to harbor hundreds of smiles, laughter and excitement made by children and families as the musical will kick-start on September 12th – 14th, with three daily evening shows taking place from 5:30 PM until 6:10 PM, another from 7:30 PM until 8:10 PM and the last from 9:30 PM until 10:10 PM. 

Visitors at Al Qasba can also indulge in numerous activities, entertainment and culinary experiences which are made available at the two-sided destination, as well as experience the beautiful views of the 1 KM manmade water canal, in addition to an exceptional firework display during the first day of Eid at 10:30 PM, thus delivering visitors the true Eid spirit.

Fireworks to light up at Al Majaz Waterfront

Sharjah will further offer visitors one of the most loved and traditional Eid celebrations to its emirate, loved and long-waited by many residents, by bringing its spectacular set of the brightest and most colorful firework displays at Al Majaz Waterfront between 9 – 10 PM. 

This year’s Eid fireworks will light up Al Majaz Waterfront and its skies, showcasing a harmonious and marvelous combination of water, light and music at Sharjah’s Fountain. Located in the middle of Al Majaz Waterfront, the Sharjah Fountain is visible to all visitors queueing near the site, as well as visitors dining at the most popular and international restaurant brands at Al Majaz Waterfront.

One of the leading leisure and tourist destinations in Sharjah, overlooking the wide Khalid Laggon, Al Majaz Waterfront houses a series of entertainment facilities and amenities designed for children and adults such as Alwan Centre, Maraya Art Park, Family Train, Mini Golf Court, Splash Park, Sharjah’s decorated Abra boats, international restaurants and cafes as well as a running track for jogging and cycling routes. 

Experience Al Majaz Waterfront this Eid Al Adha and cherish some of the most memorable moments with your families and children, while enjoying the view from the destination’s large green spaces.

Al Noor Island, Sharjah’s newest tourism icon

A perfect blend of emotions with art, mother nature, architecture, an extraordinary view of Khalid Lagoon and green spaces all under a warm atmosphere, that’s Al Noor Island, Sharjah’s most unique and eco-friendly destination located at the heart of the emirate.

The fun never stops this Eid Al Adha as visitors are encouraged to visit the island’s Butterfly House, extending across 230 sqm space, and get close and personal with over 500 exotic butterfly species spread across 72,000 trees and plants. Access one of Sharjah’s most iconic destinations through a decorative bridge located behind Al Noor Mosque, get in touch with your emotions and literature, and visit the island’s OVO Art Sculpture, the island’s iconic egg-shaped structure, located close to a blossom-shaped Literature Pavilion. These facilities are outdoor seating areas made available for all the book worms, those who enjoy the passion of writing as well as all forms of artists. 

For recreational experiences, the island hosts Noor Café, which offers its visitors a diverse and exclusive range of light meals, drinks and organic health food all under the island’s rich architectural and natural scenery.

Hawaiian Feast at Sharjah’s Al Montazah Amusement and Waterpark

Sharjah’s Al Montazah Amusement and Waterpark to debut a new set of offering this Eid Al Adha by announcing its ‘Luau Escapade’ programme during the entire Eid holiday, with the lush Pacific island of Hawaii as its central theme.

With the name ‘Luau’ denoting a traditional Hawaiian feast accompanied by exquisite entertainment water activities, families at the park can expect flower garlands, Hawaiian music and plenty of tasty food during the holiday period.

Heart of Sharjah…UAE’s symbol for Emarati authentic experiences

Celebrate this Eid Al Adha by experiencing one of the UAE’s most authentic destinations which serves as the closest representation to the traditional and historic Emarati lifestyle and heritage.

Enjoy the calm and natural scenes of Heart of Sharjah, as you trek through the narrow alleys, traditional houses, old souqs and Souq Al Shanasiyah that still hold the fragrance and ancient memories that tell the historic tale about the spirit of Sharjah.

Heart of Sharjah, registered on the tentative list of the World Heritags Sites by the United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2014, has long preserved an area which is still rich in history, heritage and cultural legacy. Developed by Shurooq in 2010, the destination has now become a fully-restored location with sites, souqs and houses restored to their old shapes and physique, still maintaining their historical and true Emarati heritage integrity.

Shurooq is also expanding their preservation and development plans, further increasing Heart of Sharjah’s vicinity, to fully encompass its name as the UAE’s truest authentic tourism destination.

Ahmad Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq, explained the importance of diversification in tourism offering by saying: “Our strategic vision as Shurooq is to position Sharjah as the leading emirate for diversified tourism experiences. We have developed a series of the most entertaining leisure tourism destinations, with more to come, but also, we’re focusing our efforts in restoring and preserving some of Sharjah’s historic sites, uncovering secrets about our identity and sharing with tourists and visitors from all over the world.”

Al Qaseer added: “We want to position Sharjah as a one-stop destination to experience everything there is about the UAE, its entertainment destinations and its truest form of heritage. Our preparations for this year’s Eid Al Adha are ready to deliver the best and the most engaging of activities, and we’re truly excited to welcome the year-on-year increasing number of turnouts during this festive and national celebratory season.”