Sharjah’s new family hotspot uses shipping containers as food outlets
SHIPPING CONTAINERS REDESIGNED INTO FOOD OUTLETS IN MUWAILEH
Anew family destination called Madar opened yesterday in Sharjah, including a food hub where shipping containers were redesigned into pop-up food outlets selling a wide range of cuisines.
Madar, taken from the Arabic word for ‘path’ or ‘orbit’ is created to represent the free movement of people. It is located in the heart of Aljada, a megaproject in Sharjah’s Muwaileh district.
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, graced the opening of Madar, which is a cluster of family-friendly attractions spread around a park measuring 600,000 square feet.
Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, chairman of Arada (the developers of Aljada), told Gulf News that Madar represents 20 per cent of the central hub of Aljada. “It is the latest destination for families and anyone who want to enjoy good food and have entertainment.”
“Madar’s opening is the first opportunity for members of the public to experience a taste of Aljada, a project that is truly transformational for Sharjah,” he added. “The launch of Madar at Aljada is an important step in our mission to build a sustainable and smart city that represents a new future for Sharjah. With more than 5,000 trees planted in this area alone, Madar shows how Aljada is set to become one of the greenest destinations in the region,” added Khalid Bin Al Waleed Bin Talal, Vice-Chairman of Arada.
When fully completed, Madar will incorporate a large range of facilities and attractions including a large public square, an extreme sports centre, an ‘edutainment’ complex, two retail zones, an 11-screen cinema and a community park.
Free entry
Madar is free to enter and open to the public from 10am until 10pm on weekdays, and between 10am and midnight on weekends. Parking is likewise free for visitors. For its initial offering, Madar will host weekend activities, including live performances from artists, sportspeople and musicians. The theme of the first weekend will be cultural fusion while later events will have comedy, music, food, gaming and film showings.