Sheikh Sultan inaugurates Suhub Rest Area in Khorfakkan

SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, inaugurated Al Subub Rest Area, the latest tourism project in Khorfakkan, which is located 600 metres above sea level.

On his arrival, Sheikh Sultan drew the traditional curtain marking the official inauguration and then toured the project through the modern road, which was designed to the best international standards.

The length of the road leading to the Al Suhub area is 6.5 kilometres and includes two lanes for ascent and one for the descent.

The road slopes range between three per cent and 9.7 per cent, which provide the best safety for visitors.

The Ruler of Sharjah listened to a detailed brief about Al Suhub Rest Area by Engineer Salah Bin Buti Al Muhairi, Head of the Initiatives Implementation Authority “Mubadara” about the building, which consists of two floors with a total area of 2,788 square metres (sq.m).

The ground floor includes a restaurant and a cafe that can accommodate 88 visitors in the inner hall and 48 in the outer balcony, while the basement contains a multi-purpose hall, separate prayer rooms for men and women, toilets, and service and administrative facilities.

Al Suhub Rest Area, which was implemented on an area of 10,250sq.m, was decorated with green spaces, where 8,700 trees were planted.

Children can enjoy games in the playing area that was built on 541sq.m surrounded by a variety of plants and trees.

The Ruler of Sharjah concluded his tour by inaugurating the 3km mountain path that connects Al Suhub Rest Area with the Al Rafisah Dam.

The path provides a unique experience for adventure lovers to enjoy their favourite activities and provides a spectacular view of the Khor Fakkan mountains.

The inauguration ceremony was atended by Sheikh Salem Bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler’s Office; Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, along with serval heads of government departments, members of the Executive Council, heads of municipal councils in the emirate, and senior officials.

Sheikh Sultan had directed the establishment of the Al Suhub Rest House during the “Direct Line” programme broadcast on Sharjah TV and Radio in 2020.

Last week the Sharjah Government Media Bureau had tweeted that, “Contemplate the beauty of the city of Khorfakkan from a height of 580 metres above sea level through the Al Suhub Rest House… Stay tuned for the opening on Eid Al Adha.”