Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurates Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba - in pictures

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