Sharjah a vibrant hub for eco-tourism

SHARJAH: Sharjah Investment and Development Authority( shurooq)isg ea ring up to cross a brand new milestone in its journey of transforming Sharjah into a vibrant hub for sustainable eco-tourism in the region.

The authority has announced that the familyfriendly Moon Retreat, which will be the fourth eco-luxury retreat to join Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection brand, managed by Mysk by Shaza, is all set to welcome overnight guests - desert adventurers and glampers alike - from around the world in Q1 of 2021, when the UAE’S weather is ideal for immersing in the flurry of outdoor activities and nature-inspired experiences that the archaeologically rich Mleiha region has on offer.

With the introduction of Moon Retreat, and Shurooq’s previously developed public atractions in close proximity, namely, Mysk Al Faya Retreat, operating under Shurooq’s “Sharjah Collection” brand managed by ‘Mysk by Shaza’, Shurooq’s Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism destination and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, the Authority continues to create exciting new avenues for lovers of local history unprecedented access to Mleiha, whose intriguing history dating back thousands of years was let largely undiscovered until recently.

Designed to offer guests an authentic camping atmosphere with modern creature comforts, one of the biggest atractions of Moon Retreat will be epic stargazing opportunities, thanks to very litle light pollution in the vast Mleiha desert.

Destination pushes forth Shurooq’s agenda of responsible & sustainable eco-tourism Moon Retreat em bodies shurooq’ s pioneering approach to developing Sharjah’s eco-tourism landscape in compliance with the international sustainability standards.