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The lake has a 3.2km-long water conduit that brings water from the lowlands and surrounding mountains into it and drains precipitation
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurates Al Hefaiyah Lake, in Kalba. All photos: Wam
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Sheikh Dr Sultan tours Al Hefaiyah Lake, which has an area of 132,000 square metres
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The lake has a capacity of 155 million gallons of water and a depth of up to four metres
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A 3.17km dual-lane road surrounds the lake, allowing tourists to stroll and take in the scenery
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Sheikh Dr Sultan met many children who performed in the play area, which covers 620 square metres
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The Sharjah ruler also toured the mountain trails, which span 11.7km
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The lake has a 3.2km-long water conduit that brings water from the lowlands and surrounding mountains into it and drains precipitation
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurates Al Hefaiyah Lake, in Kalba. All photos: Wam
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Sheikh Dr Sultan tours Al Hefaiyah Lake, which has an area of 132,000 square metres
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The lake has a capacity of 155 million gallons of water and a depth of up to four metres
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A 3.17km dual-lane road surrounds the lake, allowing tourists to stroll and take in the scenery
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Sheikh Dr Sultan met many children who performed in the play area, which covers 620 square metres
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The Sharjah ruler also toured the mountain trails, which span 11.7km
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The lake has a 3.2km-long water conduit that brings water from the lowlands and surrounding mountains into it and drains precipitation
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates lake project to combat floods and boost tourism
Situated on the Sharjah-Kalba Road within the city of Kalba, Al Hefaiyah lake covers an expanse of 132,000 square metres
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31 March, 2024
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