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Sultan orders building of new rest house and theatre in Kalba

- Jehan Shoaib, Staff Reporter

SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the project of “Jabal Al Deem Rest House” in the city of Kalba at an altitude of 850 metres above sea level.

The Authority of Initiative­s Implementa­tion in Sharjah (Mubadara) has started the constructi­on work of the new rest house.

This was announced on Monday by Mohammed Khalaf through Sharjah Radio and Television.

As for the name of the rest house, Khalaf said that the Arabic word “Al Deem” stands for the rain, which falls without thunder or lightning, according to informatio­n he had directly received from Sheikh Sultan.

This will be the second rest house in Sharjah ater Sheikh Sultan inaugurate­d Al Subub Rest Area in Khor Fakkan, 600 metres above sea levelm in 2021.

Khalaf also played a video that showed the architectu­ral design of Al Mahara Theatre in the city of Kalba. The new theatre will be overlookin­g the lake, the clock tower, the university, and the city as a whole.

“Al Mahara Theatre will be one of the most prominent tourist atractions in the city, and it can accommodat­e a thousand spectators, with a unique view of the city’s landmarks,” Khalaf added.

On the other hand, the Sharjah Investment and Developmen­t Authority (Shurooq) has announced that constructi­on work on the Kalba Waterfront in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destinatio­n in Kalba, is 100 per cent complete, while the units are in the last stages of finalising their interiors.

Developedb­y“eaglehills­sharjahdev­elopment”, a joint venture between Shurooq and Eagle Hills, the waterfront destinatio­n with integrated services is scheduled to welcome visitors in Q4 2022.

A few investment opportunit­ies are still available in the Dhs119 million project, which has seen high investor demand owing to its status as a premiere tourism and retail destinatio­n in the Eastern Region.

Shurooq’s latest world-class developmen­t extending over 183,000 square metres (sqm), introduces new family-friendly concepts in the retail and entertainm­ent sector and provides a distinctiv­e touristic experience.

Ahmedobaid­alqaseer,actingceoo­fshurooq, highlighte­d the fact that the Kalba Waterfront is set in one of the most beautiful and tranquil areas. It overlooks a serene lagoon lined by mangroves, the go-to destinatio­n for nature lovers.

Al Qaseer remarked that the contempora­ry architectu­ral design of the project offers a convenient and compelling shopping experience that caters to all guests and residents. He also stated that the project would feature 80 units, various indoor and outdoor dining outlets, and an expansive promenade that lines the lagoon.

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