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In Pictures: A glimpse into Sharjah’s past

Heart of Sharjah looks to restore the old town of Sharjah to its 1950s pomp

Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

Gulf News photographer Ahmad Ramzan takes a walk around Heart of Sharjah, a five-stage project slated for completion in 2025 that looks to restore the old town of Sharjah to its 1950s pomp.

Walking between the white-washed coral walls beneath the Burjeel traditional wind towers, he encapsulates shades of the emirate steeped in its past but enlivened by its youth

People at Souq Al Shanasiyah, built on the foundations of the oldest and most vibrant souqs in the region.

Heart of Sharjah

Heart of Sharjah

The new souq retains the name Al Shanasiyah, which the old souq had received due to the merchants from the state of Shanas who used to populate it.

Heart of Sharjah

Heart of Sharjah

Emiratis gather near Al Bait Sharjah, a five-star hotel located in the Heart of Sharjah.

Souq Al Shanasiyah is a place for traditional handicrafts and a wide range of cuisine.

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