Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of Khorfakkan Beach project, a first-of-its-kind large scale redevelopment and redesign project in the eastern region of the emirate.
 
It was unveiled by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Shuroq and other senior officials.
 
With the opening of the project, visitors will have direct access to the new beach experience through the recently launched 89-km-long Sharjah-Khorfakkan highway, which has cut down the travel time between the two cities to 45 minutes.
 
The Dh95 million ($26 million) project aligns with Shurooq’s strategy to integrate tourism and family destinations across the emirate, enhance the appeal among tourists for Khorfakkan city and the east coast in general, and generate new business and investment interest in the area.
 
It is being developed with the support of a number of government entities in Sharjah.
 
Dr Sheikh Sultan later toured the project site where he was welcomed with a number of watersports activities, such as a traditional boat race, sandcastle sculptures, as well as an art gallery exhibition at the new project by renowned Emirati artist Mohamed Al Astad.
 
Featuring world-class recreational activities, a centre specialising in water sports activities, shopping and restaurants across a 1 km stretch on the south side of Khorfakkan beach, the new development is just 20 minutes away from Fujairah, 30 minutes from Kalba and 45 minutes from Sharjah city.
 
According to Shurooq, the total area of facilities available for leasing stands at some 8,235 sq ft. Of this, around 30 to 40 per cent of the business leasing spaces have been allocated to entrepreneurs and start-ups in the region.
It also includes a lush central courtyard, a 350-unit car parking lot, six food trucks, four kiosks, and 17 restaurant and retail businesses.
 
The development also boasts high-end jogger and bicycle tracks, multi-use sports courts, football and basketball courts and a swimmers’ beach besides a children's playing area that meets global safety standards.
 
As part of the project plans, new amenities have been added to the existing family beach park, including eco-friendly picnic and barbecue areas, it added.-TradeArabia News Service

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