Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the UAE. A relatively large number of hotels and hotel complexes have been built here, and there are convenient beaches on the shores of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. However, after a beach holiday, many tourists and guests of the United Arab Emirates prefer walking. You can do this on one of the Sharjah embankments, which are located within the capital.
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Al Corniche
This is the most famous place on the coast of the emirate. It was built relatively long ago, extends from the Radisson Hotel on the Blue (Radisson Blue) to the Sheraton complex. Here it was possible to combine a convenient city beach and the promenade in Sharjah. Trees are planted along, there is a place for a relaxing holiday, benches and comfortable gazebos are installed. There are special paths for walking and cycling.
About the Corniche in Sharjah:
- Al lagoon Khan Lagoon.
- The total length is 2 km.
- The central highway E111 passes near the southern part, the distance to it is 200 m.
- There are public transport stops (buses), parking spaces.
- Supermarkets and shopping centers are located here – Blue Souk (engines), Afamia market .
The Al Corniche promenade in Sharjah is convenient because a large amusement park has been built nearby, there is a water park and an aquarium. You can walk to them in 5-10 minutes. This is a convenient place to combine a relaxing holiday and active entertainment for children and adults. Photos are often taken here, according to the reviews of vacationers on the embankment it is always clean.
Khalid Cornish
Located along the Khalid Bay (Khalid), in a place where most of the emirate’s beach hotels are concentrated. There are many tourists walking here, there are restaurants and bars. A good place for active evening rest. The central highways run far from this embankment in Sharjah, so the noise from passing traffic is not heard. In the evening, tourists like to walk with their children. For them, playgrounds and entertainment areas were built.
Khalid Corniche Corniche ) in Sharjah:
- In the southern part there is a large oceanarium of the city.
- Kazan restaurant is open.
- Most of the beaches belong to hotels, but there is one public one.
- There are no bus routes nearby, for the train you need to call a taxi or walk to the city center.
In the evening, a performance is held in Al Majaz Park – the “singing fountains” are turned on. They start work at 18:30, every day tourists can see 6 programs with a detailed description. The disadvantage is that there are no shopping centers, large supermarkets nearby. But there are many cafes and restaurants.
Al Qasba
It is located along the water channel of the same name. The main attraction is the big Ferris wheel. Cafes and restaurants are open all day and evening, street vendors offer drinks, snacks, ice cream. Convenient place to stay with children. On the waterfront of Sharjah Al-Kasba there is a large cinema. Here you can also book a boat for a short walk along the canal. It leads to Lake Buheir.
In the reviews, tourists and independent travelers note the atmosphere of the area. It is as close as possible to the traditional European, there are elements of Arabic architecture. Traditional dhow boats run along the canal. Art centers are located here , and the works of young and famous masters of the United Arab Emirates are often exhibited. You can take photos, but with the permission of the authors.