Holidays in the United Arab Emirates are good beaches, entertainment for children and adults. However, staying at sea can quickly get boring and then you can book sightseeing tours or go to them yourself. One of these places is the “singing fountains” in Sharjah, the closest emirate to Dubai.
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History of creation
The development of the emirate’s infrastructure proceeded at a leisurely pace until 2010. Most of the area was occupied by hotel complexes, skyscraper residential buildings. However, the local authorities decided to improve the attractiveness of this region in the UAE by planning the construction of several places for entertainment and recreation. One of them was the park on the Al-Majaz embankment (Al Majaz), located in the Khalid lagoon.
In addition to the “singing fountains” in Sharjah, it was decided to lay out a large park area with places for a relaxing holiday, to make walking and cycling paths. A large sculpture park and children’s playgrounds have been built. The total cost of the project was 120 million dirhams. With the exception of the “dry” fountain, all facilities can be visited free of charge.
About the city park in the emirate of Sharjah:
- Located in Al Khalid, on the waterfront of the Persian Gulf.
- The official opening took place in February 2012.
- You can get to the sights of the emirate by taxi or bus. Nearby is a public transport stop, parking.
- There are many restaurants and cafes on the territory. On the days of national festivities, cultural and entertainment events are held here.
An interesting fact: the “singing fountains” in Sharjah are the second in the country after Dubai. But they differ in design, repertoire, there are much fewer tourists here than in the metropolis. According to the guests of the UAE, you can always take good, memorable photos, video shooting is allowed. The exception is that you cannot photograph the inhabitants of the emirate without their consent.
Location how to get there
Al Majaz Park is located in the western part of the emirate’s capital. Next to it is the E11 highway, which crosses the entire coast of the Persian Gulf in the UAE. From many hotels located on the first line and in the city, you can walk to the park. Landmarks – Expocenter of the city (Expo Center Sharjah) and Abu Shagara quarter. Buses E400 and E700 pass through it, heading from Fujairah and Ajman. There is no internal public transport network in Sharjah.
How to get to the “singing fountains” in Sharjah on your own:
- By taxi. The price of the trip is 20-30 dirhams, if you move only within the city.
- By bus. It is possible only on those passing through the capital. They stop at the city bus station and along the route. Important: there are no on-demand stops here.
- On foot. Walking time from the center to the park is up to 20 minutes. if the hotel or hotel complex is located on the outskirts, the road may take 30-40 minutes.
Recommended to visit in the evening, after sunset. The program of the fountains starts at 19:00. It may vary depending on the current holiday or season, but this is rare. The entertainment complex rarely stops for maintenance. Information about this is posted on the official website. You can also check the work schedule by calling +971 6 552 1552.
Infrastructure, work schedule, cost
The design of the “dancing fountains” in Sharjah is a chain of water jets that create powerful pumps. The total length of the complex is 220 m. The maximum height of the water wall is 100 m. When compared with a similar complex in Dubai, the local one will be about half as much. But that doesn’t make it any less attractive.
What you need to know about the construction, description:
- The first performance starts at 18:30, the last at 00:30.
- Admission is free, the program is active every day.
- Show “Ebru”. This is an ancient technology of painting on an oil surface. The author, Gharib Abu, creates unique images. This show is a must see.
- Program. It consists of 6 performances, the most beautiful is the Sharjah Main Show. It is shown in English and Arabic.
- All programs are shown throughout the evening, viewing the full repertoire may take several hours.
For the convenience of vacationers, there are several restaurants and cafes near the “singing fountains” in the emirate’s capital. You can buy light snacks and drinks from street vendors. There are souvenir shops here, there are places for good photos and videos. for children it will not be boring at all, there are playgrounds and entertainment areas.
Reviews of tourists
The impressions of vacationers are positive, everyone likes the show program, the organization of the performance. There are many wedding venues for tourists and locals. Reviews compare singing or dancing fountains in Sharjah with those in Dubai. Despite their smaller size, the former are not inferior in entertainment.
What vacationers like:
- Good organization. There is always room to see the entire performance.
- Convenient time, 20-30 minutes pass before each program, which can be spent on rest.
- Good location. You can get to the singing fountains in Sharjah by car, taxi.
A relative disadvantage is that there is no program in Russian. But even with minimal knowledge of English, you can find out the essence of the performance, the main details.