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