Sharjah Roads develops Sharjah Khor Beach
In the framework of the Emirate’s roads development project
Sharjah Roads develops Sharjah Khor Beach from Al Marija Square to Souq Al Jubail
Yousef Al-Suwaiji: The project integrates with Sharjah Beach development
H.E. Eng. Yousef Saleh Al-Suwaiji, Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority,
announced that Sharjah Khor beach development project regarding the part (from Al Mureija Square
to Souq Al Jubail) is almost completed, as the Authority started the improvement processes for
developing and improving the roads and vital areas in the city with an amount of (5 million)
dirhams approximately.
He explained that the scope area is one of the vital areas in the city as it enjoys a
distinctive geographical and vital location for being close to downtown Sharjah overlooking the
waterfront, as well as being as escape for residents and Souq Al Jubail visitors, stressing that
the project is one of the Authority's important projects that are compatible and integrated with
the Sharjah Beach Development Project in response to the directives and the vision of His
Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah,
about developing the life and its facilities by all projects with the objective of enhancing
people’s welfare.
Eng. Fatima Al Ketbi, Director of Roads Projects Department at the authority, said that the
development project includes pedestrian paths along the beach having decorative tiles with a
total area of about (4,900 square meters) with an aluminum barrier on Khor side with a height of
(1.1 m) with a total length of about (750 meters), in addition to landscaping and lighting, and
providing many seats for the beach’s visitors. The project also includes supply and installation
of modern caravans at the alternative area of Abu Musa Island Marina, including small rooms for
male & female with a small administrative office and toilets.
