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    In Pictures: The newly opened stunning Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre and waterfall attracts thousands

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    In Pictures: The newly opened stunning Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre and waterfall attracts thousands

    The Amphitheatre is a prominent artistic addition to the cultural landmarks in Sharjah


    Published:  December 22, 2020 15:06 Pictures by Ahmed Ramzan, Staff Photographer and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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    The Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre is a prominent artistic addition to the cultural landmarks in the Emirate of Sharjah. The building of the amphitheatre, which is the largest development project in the city, is located at the foot of "Al Sayed" mountain facing the beach of the city of Khorfakkan, allowing visitors to see the natural side of the city. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre on 14 December. His Highness also inaugurated the waterfall tourist destination, and attended the first screening of the historical cinematic epic "Khorfakkan". Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The amphitheatre was built on a total area of 190,000 square feet and is characterised by its use of the latest technology in lighting and acoustics. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, visits the newly opened Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre in Khor Fakkan during a tour. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The waterfall is one of the most prominent tourist and entertainment additions to the tourist scene in Khor Fakkan in particular, and the Emirate of Sharjah in general. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    It was built with 45 meters long and 11 meters wide, and is located at a height of 43 meters above sea level, consisting of a number of windows through which one can see the waters of the waterfall sloping from the top of the cave above to the bottom of the mountain. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The waterfall is equipped with the latest technologies that can be used for tourism or professional purposes. It has also been equipped to hold meetings or dialogue sessions and serve visitors to the Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre. The waterfall is linked to the Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre by elevators and a walkway that allows visitors to spend an enjoyable time together. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    It is unique in its design that accommodates 3600 individuals, and includes a cooling system that ensures the efficiency of use throughout the year by visitors. In addition to holding of various activities for the people of the region in particular and the UAE in general. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The new development projects in Khor Fakkan are the largest of their kind in the history of the city. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    They are part of a series of projects that His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah directed to implement to enhance the tourism and cultural movement in the city, supervised by the Authority of Initiatives Implementation and Infrastructure Development. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    More than 18,000 residents and visitors across the UAE have visited the newly opened Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre in Sharjah’s eastern region enclave, to witness the screening of epic period film, Khorfakkan, produced by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, and partake in the inaugural festive activities held in the vast open-air venue from December 15th-19th. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The stage is set for the inaugural music concert at Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre, managed by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), one of the most prestigious development projects in Sharjah’s eastern region enclave, on December 31 with leading Arab vocalists, Hussain Al Jassmi and Angham, performing a thrilling double act featuring their most popular hits. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Visitors at the Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Visitors at the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre in Khorfakkan. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Panoramic view of the Khor Fakkan beach that contains a restaurant and café that can accommodate more than 80 visitors, and includes an outdoor site that can accommodate more than 30 visitors, a service room, and other facilities to serve visitors. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    The semicircular structure has an imposing stone facade that includes 234 arches and 295 columns and is situated on an elevated hillock affording visitors a spectacular view overlooking the Khor Fakkan corniche. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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