Hilton has signed a management agreement with Sharjah’s Al Marwan Group to open the emirate’s debut DoubleTree by Hilton property opposite Al Majaz Waterfront in the centre of the city.
The US$43 million (AED 158m) development will be called the DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites and will offer 254 suites and serviced apartments.
The new hotel, which is expected to open in 2020, will be Hilton’s second property in the emirate after the Hilton Sharjah on the nearby Corniche Road.
Sharjah offers visitors more than 100 hotels and hotel apartment properties and occupancy rates recently beat regional averages, growing by 5.5 percent during January compared to the same month in 2016 (according to global analyst STR).
Some of the leading hotel groups in the world operate properties in Sharjah, including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, GHM, Louvre Hotels Group, Premier Inn Hotels, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide
Sharjah currently has a variety of of new hotel and resort developments under development, including the construction of a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort; a 4-star, 200 room Novotel located adjacent to Sharjah Expo; a 4-star Sheraton Four Points hotel; and an Aloft boutique hotel.
In addition, Al Bait Hotel, a new 5-star hotel being built by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in the Heart of Sharjah, is expected to open later in 2017.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites will be built in a prime location opposite one of the city’s most popular tourism and leisure destinations, Al Majaz Waterfront. The area is one of the Sharjah city’s busiest tourism locations and boasts a wide range of activities, from a splash park and mini golf course for families to quality dining, retail outlets and fountain displays.
Sharjah has become increasingly popular with overseas visitors with Sharjah International Airport handling 11 million passengers during 2016.
A number of large scale leisure and tourism developments are also underway including the restoration of Heart of Sharjah heritage area, a mixed-use development on Maryam Island and the upcoming five-star Al Khan Village Resort.
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Saturday, 8 April 2017
Thursday, 9 March 2017
UAE: Al Majaz Waterfront To Complete This Year
Al Majaz Waterfront has announced that eight new restaurants and cafés will be opened later in the year in conjunction with the completion of the extension’s second phase and an increase in the number of parking lots to manage the increased capacity.
The new extension includes the opening of new Arabic and international outlets, some of which will open in Sharjah for the first time, but all of them providing a variety of premium hospitality services, and sharing an excellent reputation in the UAE and across the region. The new restaurants will promote Al Majaz Waterfront’s unique setting even further and provide visitors with high-end experiences in hospitality, tourism and leisure.
The list of the new restaurants includes Emirati ‘Al Fanar Restaurant & Café’, Lebanese ‘Levantine Restaurant’, Indian ‘Ushna Restaurant’ and Iranian ‘Anar Restaurant’. The cafés include the genuine Italian coffee bar tradition of ‘Illy Caffè’, ‘Amorino Gelato’ Ice-cream and Coffee shop, ‘Al Rawi’ library café – a literary and cultural café with many branches in the region, although this will be the first in the UAE, and a ‘Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchise.
“Al Majaz Waterfront has become one of the leading tourist and leisure attractions in Sharjah, differentiating itself by providing premium and luxury services and facilities, particularly hospitality.” said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).
“The selection of regional and international restaurants and cafés perfectly aligns with our strategy of increasing the number of visitors to Al Majaz Waterfront through increasing the number of their options.
People of all nationalities visit the attraction, and this development caters to different tastes and preferences while achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction,” he said.
Mohammed Fadhil Al Mazroui, Manager of Al Majaz Waterfront, added: “We have carefully selected these leading brands to enhance the diversification and present a more international theme with global cuisine.
By choosing this approach, the catering works on two levels; firstly, it provides the opportunity for local visitors to try new foods and for visitors from abroad, it may bring them high quality dishes that are based on traditional flavours from their home countries.
As with all of Al Majaz Waterfront’s qualities, every service is geared to ensuring our customers enjoy the best possible experience.”
The new restaurants and cafés will diversify the tourism and hospitality product at Al Majaz Waterfront, and at the same time will link the new extension to the main area. Signs that indicate the position of all restaurants and cafés will be installed across Al Majaz Waterfront.
The AED 35 million new extension of Al Majaz Waterfront increases the attraction’s total area to 53,000 square metres, and increases the length of its jogging track to 825 metres.
The extension will also increase the size of the Sharjah Fountain, adding 165 parking lots to accommodate the needs of the park’s increasing number of visitors, as well as adding a number of self-service parking lots.
Al Majaz Waterfront hosts a variety of artistic and entertainment activities throughout the year, including film screenings, stage shows, touring performances and firework displays to commemorate national days and festivities, in addition to artistic events held at Maraya Art Centre which represents a platform for regional and international artistic projects.
The new extension includes the opening of new Arabic and international outlets, some of which will open in Sharjah for the first time, but all of them providing a variety of premium hospitality services, and sharing an excellent reputation in the UAE and across the region. The new restaurants will promote Al Majaz Waterfront’s unique setting even further and provide visitors with high-end experiences in hospitality, tourism and leisure.
The list of the new restaurants includes Emirati ‘Al Fanar Restaurant & Café’, Lebanese ‘Levantine Restaurant’, Indian ‘Ushna Restaurant’ and Iranian ‘Anar Restaurant’. The cafés include the genuine Italian coffee bar tradition of ‘Illy Caffè’, ‘Amorino Gelato’ Ice-cream and Coffee shop, ‘Al Rawi’ library café – a literary and cultural café with many branches in the region, although this will be the first in the UAE, and a ‘Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchise.
“Al Majaz Waterfront has become one of the leading tourist and leisure attractions in Sharjah, differentiating itself by providing premium and luxury services and facilities, particularly hospitality.” said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).
“The selection of regional and international restaurants and cafés perfectly aligns with our strategy of increasing the number of visitors to Al Majaz Waterfront through increasing the number of their options.
People of all nationalities visit the attraction, and this development caters to different tastes and preferences while achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction,” he said.
Mohammed Fadhil Al Mazroui, Manager of Al Majaz Waterfront, added: “We have carefully selected these leading brands to enhance the diversification and present a more international theme with global cuisine.
By choosing this approach, the catering works on two levels; firstly, it provides the opportunity for local visitors to try new foods and for visitors from abroad, it may bring them high quality dishes that are based on traditional flavours from their home countries.
As with all of Al Majaz Waterfront’s qualities, every service is geared to ensuring our customers enjoy the best possible experience.”
The new restaurants and cafés will diversify the tourism and hospitality product at Al Majaz Waterfront, and at the same time will link the new extension to the main area. Signs that indicate the position of all restaurants and cafés will be installed across Al Majaz Waterfront.
The AED 35 million new extension of Al Majaz Waterfront increases the attraction’s total area to 53,000 square metres, and increases the length of its jogging track to 825 metres.
The extension will also increase the size of the Sharjah Fountain, adding 165 parking lots to accommodate the needs of the park’s increasing number of visitors, as well as adding a number of self-service parking lots.
Al Majaz Waterfront hosts a variety of artistic and entertainment activities throughout the year, including film screenings, stage shows, touring performances and firework displays to commemorate national days and festivities, in addition to artistic events held at Maraya Art Centre which represents a platform for regional and international artistic projects.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
UAE: Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 Stars From 13 Countries Will Participate
The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 13 countries.
Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival’s concerts will take place at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre, and The Flag Island theatre, and outdoor events will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba.
Performances during the nine-day festival will feature 24 award-winning international artists from France, Spain, Holland, Ukraine, the United States, the UAE, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Cuba, Columbia, Egypt and Jordan.
New features will include a night to commemorate famous Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum and a piano competition to spot new talents. Last but not least, Legend of Oud, an oud dialog between the most important oud players.
The festival’s audience will enjoy a variety of musical genres including Arabic contemporary pop, Arabic traditional, Indian sitar, soul jazz, a classical European dialog (between accordion and strings) and Gypsy Latin and Flamenco to cater to every taste.
Artist Furat Qaddouri, Manager of Sharjah World Music Festival, said: “We have introduced some new items to the festival rundown this year to entertain the crowds even more, and the quality of the artists and the variety of music is as rich as ever. We have an extraordinary line up of talent and some of the most passionate musicians from across the world. The audience will be treated to a truly global festival and audiences of all tastes will be able to enjoy sublime expressions of their favourite art.”
Fatima Mohamed Al Nuaimi, General Coordinator of Sharjah World Music Festival, said: “This festival is a wonderful tribute to a universal love of music and brings together a unique blend of instruments, sounds, songs and lyrics. Music acts as a cultural bond between us all and we are delighted to sponsor the event once again and play a part in driving art tourism in the emirate, attracting more visitors to the tourist destinations managed and developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority.”
Tickets for Sharjah World Music Festival’s concerts are available online on www.ticketmaster.ae and at customer service counters of Al Qasba Theatre, The Flag Island Theatre, Al Majaz Amphitheatre and Al Majaz Waterfront.
Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival’s concerts will take place at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre, and The Flag Island theatre, and outdoor events will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba.
Performances during the nine-day festival will feature 24 award-winning international artists from France, Spain, Holland, Ukraine, the United States, the UAE, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Cuba, Columbia, Egypt and Jordan.
New features will include a night to commemorate famous Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum and a piano competition to spot new talents. Last but not least, Legend of Oud, an oud dialog between the most important oud players.
The festival’s audience will enjoy a variety of musical genres including Arabic contemporary pop, Arabic traditional, Indian sitar, soul jazz, a classical European dialog (between accordion and strings) and Gypsy Latin and Flamenco to cater to every taste.
Artist Furat Qaddouri, Manager of Sharjah World Music Festival, said: “We have introduced some new items to the festival rundown this year to entertain the crowds even more, and the quality of the artists and the variety of music is as rich as ever. We have an extraordinary line up of talent and some of the most passionate musicians from across the world. The audience will be treated to a truly global festival and audiences of all tastes will be able to enjoy sublime expressions of their favourite art.”
Fatima Mohamed Al Nuaimi, General Coordinator of Sharjah World Music Festival, said: “This festival is a wonderful tribute to a universal love of music and brings together a unique blend of instruments, sounds, songs and lyrics. Music acts as a cultural bond between us all and we are delighted to sponsor the event once again and play a part in driving art tourism in the emirate, attracting more visitors to the tourist destinations managed and developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority.”
Tickets for Sharjah World Music Festival’s concerts are available online on www.ticketmaster.ae and at customer service counters of Al Qasba Theatre, The Flag Island Theatre, Al Majaz Amphitheatre and Al Majaz Waterfront.
Monday, 19 September 2016
UAE: Al Noor Island A Tourism Attraction
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) unveiled its plans for Al Noor Island at the Arabian Travel Market 2015 this week. The AED 80 million (US$23m) tourism and leisure project, which is currently under construction on the 45,470 square meter Al Noor Island in Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, will combine nature, art and entertainment.
Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year, the new island development reflects the multi-media art styles of a world renowned designer. The leisure attraction has been carefully planned to inspires the senses with spacious landscaped areas with vibrant lighting, innovative architecture and multi-media experiences.
A core attraction, the Butterfly House, consists of a nature-inspired structure with an ornamentally perforated shadow roof and biomorphic exterior, which will house as many as 500 exotic butterflies native to a variety of countries. Butterfly species are expected to include the African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), the Autumn Leaf (Doleschallia bisaltide) from India and the Common Rose swallow-tail butterfly (Pachliopta aristolochiae), which is found across South East Asia and is known for its bright colouration and unique pattern of its wings. The Butterfly House will also have a gift shop and a modern café for visitors.
On the opposite side of the island, a blossom-shaped literature pavilion will provide a quiet, open seating area for those seeking sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Other features of the island include a pedestrian bridge connecting the attraction to the shore, a children’s playground and outdoor sculptures.
Since its inception in 2009, Shurooq has developed a number of major tourism projects, which have become some of the most visited destinations in the region, such as Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah – Amusement and Water Park, The Flag Island, Heart of Sharjah, as well as a number of projects currently under development, such as Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan and Kalba Eco-tourism Project.
Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year, the new island development reflects the multi-media art styles of a world renowned designer. The leisure attraction has been carefully planned to inspires the senses with spacious landscaped areas with vibrant lighting, innovative architecture and multi-media experiences.
A core attraction, the Butterfly House, consists of a nature-inspired structure with an ornamentally perforated shadow roof and biomorphic exterior, which will house as many as 500 exotic butterflies native to a variety of countries. Butterfly species are expected to include the African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus), the Autumn Leaf (Doleschallia bisaltide) from India and the Common Rose swallow-tail butterfly (Pachliopta aristolochiae), which is found across South East Asia and is known for its bright colouration and unique pattern of its wings. The Butterfly House will also have a gift shop and a modern café for visitors.
On the opposite side of the island, a blossom-shaped literature pavilion will provide a quiet, open seating area for those seeking sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Other features of the island include a pedestrian bridge connecting the attraction to the shore, a children’s playground and outdoor sculptures.
Since its inception in 2009, Shurooq has developed a number of major tourism projects, which have become some of the most visited destinations in the region, such as Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah – Amusement and Water Park, The Flag Island, Heart of Sharjah, as well as a number of projects currently under development, such as Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan and Kalba Eco-tourism Project.
Saturday, 21 May 2016
Shurooq Highlights Latest Tourism Destinations And Eco-tourism Projects 2016
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority ( Shurooq ) has announced that it is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which is scheduled to take place from April 25-28 at Dubai World Trade Centre. ATM is the region's leading travel trade event and Shurooq 's presence will mark the sixth consecutive time that the authority has exhibited at the global forum.
Shurooq will use its participation at ATM 2016 to showcase its current and future projects and the international standard of its tourist and leisure destinations. Participating at the event at Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority's pavilion, the authority is also planning to hold meetings with travel agents and tourism industry representatives where it will discuss avenues of joint cooperation and showcase investment opportunities in the tourism, travel and holiday sectors in Sharjah.
"The Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is the leading global tourism trade event that focuses on the inbound and outbound tourism industry in the Middle East and Gulf region. It hosts specialists, experts and investors from around the world who meet annually to communicate and review investment opportunities in the sector. We are participating in the exhibition because it is the perfect platform for us to meet and network with companies, travel agents and authorities working in the tourism industry and to promote the many opportunities in Sharjah, whose tourism sector is growing rapidly. We will also be highlighting the unique projects that we operate and which provide strong returns on investment," said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq .
Al Qaseer added; " Shurooq is the driving force behind the development of the tourism sector in Sharjah and has introduced new initiatives such as eco-tourism, which is a nascent but promising area of the market and one that is full of potential. Projects such as Mleiha Eco-tourism and Archaeological Project, al Badayer and Kalba Eco-tourism Project are the first of a series of initiatives we operate in this niche sector that hold numerous investment opportunities and we look forward to building the foundations of strategic cooperation with partners and investors through our participation in the event. The diverse portfolio of tourism projects that we will be showcasing at ATM 2016 also includes Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Heart of Sharjah, Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan, Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park, Al Bait Hotel, al Badayer Desert Camp and Al Noor Island."
The 23rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is expected to attract more than 36,000 visitors and more than 2,800 exhibitors during its four days. As the region's premier travel event it brings together travel industry stakeholders to meet and discuss business opportunities in different sectors, including tourism destinations, airlines, cruises, hospitality, car rental and medical tourism.
Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities. The authority aims to create authentic destinations that are committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents, as well as foster an environment where businesses thrive and ideas flourish. Established in 2009, Shurooq strives to encourage investment in Sharjah by adopting the best international standards in providing quality services that help attract investors from across the region and the world.
Shurooq will use its participation at ATM 2016 to showcase its current and future projects and the international standard of its tourist and leisure destinations. Participating at the event at Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority's pavilion, the authority is also planning to hold meetings with travel agents and tourism industry representatives where it will discuss avenues of joint cooperation and showcase investment opportunities in the tourism, travel and holiday sectors in Sharjah.
"The Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is the leading global tourism trade event that focuses on the inbound and outbound tourism industry in the Middle East and Gulf region. It hosts specialists, experts and investors from around the world who meet annually to communicate and review investment opportunities in the sector. We are participating in the exhibition because it is the perfect platform for us to meet and network with companies, travel agents and authorities working in the tourism industry and to promote the many opportunities in Sharjah, whose tourism sector is growing rapidly. We will also be highlighting the unique projects that we operate and which provide strong returns on investment," said Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq .
Al Qaseer added; " Shurooq is the driving force behind the development of the tourism sector in Sharjah and has introduced new initiatives such as eco-tourism, which is a nascent but promising area of the market and one that is full of potential. Projects such as Mleiha Eco-tourism and Archaeological Project, al Badayer and Kalba Eco-tourism Project are the first of a series of initiatives we operate in this niche sector that hold numerous investment opportunities and we look forward to building the foundations of strategic cooperation with partners and investors through our participation in the event. The diverse portfolio of tourism projects that we will be showcasing at ATM 2016 also includes Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Heart of Sharjah, Al Jabal Resort, The Chedi Khorfakkan, Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park, Al Bait Hotel, al Badayer Desert Camp and Al Noor Island."
The 23rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition is expected to attract more than 36,000 visitors and more than 2,800 exhibitors during its four days. As the region's premier travel event it brings together travel industry stakeholders to meet and discuss business opportunities in different sectors, including tourism destinations, airlines, cruises, hospitality, car rental and medical tourism.
Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities. The authority aims to create authentic destinations that are committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens and residents, as well as foster an environment where businesses thrive and ideas flourish. Established in 2009, Shurooq strives to encourage investment in Sharjah by adopting the best international standards in providing quality services that help attract investors from across the region and the world.
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