In Pictures: This time it’s Sharjah’s adventure tourism ambitions that are headed for the mountains

Latest adventure tourism hotspot for UAE is shaping up in the eastern areas of Khorfakkan

Published: July 15, 2022 10:33 Manoj Nair, Business Editor

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Sharjah’s tourism ambitions are headed for the mountains. After carving up a name in the heritage and eco- tourism, the emirate is ready to use another aspect of its landscape to effect in drawing visitors with an adrenaline rush in their minds. Image Credit: Supplied

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So, it is to Khorfakkan that Sharjah will be heading to for a step into all the possibilities that adventure tourism can bring. And it gets no bigger for future visitors when they are mountains around. Image Credit: Supplied

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The new project from the Sharjah investment authority Shurooq will be built adjacent to the Soueifa mountain in the eastern area of Khorfakkan and overlooking the Luluyah Beach. Image Credit: Supplied

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Given those heights, a zipline is part of the project’s future features, and there will be a ‘giant swing’, a dry-slide track, hiking and mountain biking tracks. So, anything that a visitor wants to get the muscles and sinews working over-time. Image Credit: Supplied

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Literally, this is off the beaten track when it comes to Sharjah exploring its possibilities in the tourism space. Heritage is something that the emirate has focussed on, reconverting facets of its past to be used again as visitor hotspots. Then there are the niche desert resorts, framed by an architecture that again takes its cues from a distant past. Image Credit: Supplied

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At the Khorfakkan mountain-side destination in the making, Sharjah is again trying to make optimum use for tourism purposes. And build a portfolio of destinations that can be regular attractions for resident and visitor alike. Image Credit: Supplied

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Plus, there will be a gastronomic destination too, right on the mountain top. Work your way up to an appetite… Image Credit: Supplied

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UAE’s emirates are no strangers when it comes to tapping possibilities with the mountains. Ras Al Khaimah has done quite well for itself, with its zip-line, trekking trails and mountain-top F&B options. Image Credit:

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There is so much more that Jebel Jais will offer for visitors wanting something well away from the tried-and-tested options. Again, it’s all about thrills and adrenaline rushes… Image Credit: Visit Ras Al Khaimah/Instagram

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So, mountains are where UAE’s next great visitor destinations are being made. Image Credit:

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For Sharjah’s Khorfakkan project, look it up towards the end of 2023, which is when the completion dates are scheduled. Image Credit: WAM

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