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Al Majaz Waterfront wins Sharjah Tourism

Excellence Award 2012 Al Majaz Waterfront was opened to public in December last year, and was officially inaugurated by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, last month. Al Majaz Waterfront is situated in the emirate's most vital residential district on the picturesque Khalid Lagoon, between Jamal Abdul Nasser Street and the Khalid Lagoon Corniche, a highly populated area with an estimated population of 100,000 people. The emirate's newest tourist destination managed to attract a large number of residents, visitors and tourists in the past few months. Speaking on…
read more »Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Majaz Waterfront

His Highness Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by Their Highness and Excellencies, made an inspection tour of the project's facilities and listened to a brief about the future ambitions of this new tourism destination. HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority "Shurooq", extended heartfelt thanks to His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his generous patronage of various projects developed by "Shurooq". Her Excellency thanked the work team for their outstanding efforts which significantly contributed to making the project a success". "Since "Shurooq was…
read more »Al Majaz Waterfront draws 250,000 visitors in just two months

Seven new restaurants and cafes overlooking Sharjah Fountain opened to public Shurooq revealed that Al Majaz Waterfront, its first and newest project, which opened in December, last year, has attracted more than 250,000 in January and February 2012. The waterfront boasts seven new restaurants and cafes that overlook the Sharjah Fountain, most of which opened their branches in Sharjah for the first time. These restaurants include T.G.I Friday's, Pizzaro, Fat Burger, Baja Fresh, Caribou Coffee, Tim Hortons cafe and Cold Stone. Plans are underway to open more restaurants and cafes, namely Zahr El Laymoun Restaurant, Al Manazeh and Cafe De…
read more »Installation of Sharjah Fountain at Al Majaz Waterfront commences

Scheduled for completion in November The Sharjah Fountain project is part of Shurooq's plan to develop Al Majaz Waterfront into a state-of-the-art leisure and tourism complex that offers services and facilities in compliance with the highest international standards. Speaking on the occasion, Shurooq CEO HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal said that Sharjah's Fountain, measuring 100 meters high and 220 meters wide, will be the largest of its kind in the region. He added that it will comprise of two large water displays as well as sound, light and laser techniques. Al Sarkal stated that Shurooq's Al Majaz Waterfront Development…
read more »Al Majaz Waterfront to offer a Splash Park zero-depth aquatic play area

Al Sarkal: Splash Park is a safe and refreshing recreational water play system for children and their families The 800-square metre Splash park will be a fully automated, zero-depth aquatic play area suitable for the entire family, from toddlers through to adults, as well as for children with special needs. The state-of-the-art technology will optimise water consumption through sequenced activation and low-flow nozzle technology. Speaking of the innovative system, Shurooq CEO H.E Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal said, "The Splash Park facility that will be opening at the Al Majaz Waterfront by the end of the year is a unique…
read more »Shurooq organises charity campaign to benefit Al Majaz Waterfront construction workers

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in cooperation with "I Love UAE" Initiative has distributed gifts to labourers working at Sharjah's Al Majaz Waterfront project site as part of a charity campaign. The campaign, themed 'Get involved and make a difference', began with the visit to the construction workers at the construction site on Khalid Lagoon. The delegation delivered words of thanks and appreciation to the workers in recognition of their outstanding efforts and significant contribution to the community. The visit also aimed to spread awareness of safety measures among workers. Following the address by the delegation, volunteers from…
read more »Shurooq commences delivery of Al Majaz Waterfront’s amenities

Restaurant and cafe spaces at Al Majaz Waterfront 100% leased. Renowned international restaurants now in Sharjah for the first time Commenting on the project, H.E Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Shurooq CEO, said that the project's features are becoming clearly visible as the developers are working day and night to ensure that the first phase of the project opens during the fourth quarter of this year. He added that a number of facilities and amenities have already been added to the project, and that construction works are nearing completion. Al Sarkal revealed that all the facilities were fully leased, several…
read more »Shurooq announces Khorfakkan Resort & Spa project at ATM 2011

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced the launch of its exclusive Khorfakkan Resort & Spa project on the first day of the 18th annual Arabian Travel Market. HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, visited Shurooq's stand, where he was given a detailed presentation about Khorfakkan Resort project delivered by HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq. Having previously hinted that the Authority may reveal a number of new projects as part of its participation in the event, H.E. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq said: "Shurooq's participation…
read more »Shurooq announces three ecotourism projects

Authority's stand at ATM attracts large number of investors and representatives of tourism authorities and agencies The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 18th annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded yesterday at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The facility is part of a series of projects Shurooq announced during its participation in ATM 2011. Shurooq's stand attracted the attention of a large number of investors, representatives of tourism authorities and agencies, and international hotel operators. The Authority also held a number of meetings over the course of the event to present and discuss investment opportunities…
read more »Shurooq completes 60% of Al Majaz Waterfront development project

Additional 4,700sq.m allocated for construction of eight restaurants and cafes The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that 60 percent of the construction work on the Al Majaz Waterfront development project, which will be the central park of Sharjah, has been completed, excluding the 4,700 square metres allocated for the construction of eight new high-class restaurants and cafes with exquisite views overlooking the Khalid Lagoon and the Musical Fountain. Commenting on the project, H.E Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, Shurooq CEO, said the Al Majaz Waterfront Development has begun taking shape, with work going on nonstop to ensure handover…
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