Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, approved on Tuesday, during his visit to the city of Kalba, the detailed plans for the Kalba Heritage Museum. All photos: Wam
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, approved on Tuesday, during his visit to the city of Kalba, the detailed plans for the Kalba Heritage Museum. All photos: Wam
The museum will be situated on the beach of Kalba, opposite the heritage area of Khor Kalba.
The museum will be situated on the beach of Kalba, opposite the heritage area of Khor Kalba.
Sheikh Dr Sultan, with other sheikhs and senior officials, during his visit.
Sheikh Dr Sultan, with other sheikhs and senior officials, during his visit.
Sheikh Dr Sultan also visited the Al Hafiya project in Kalba.
Sheikh Dr Sultan also visited the Al Hafiya project in Kalba.
It aims to be a recreation and leisure spot in Kalba.
It aims to be a recreation and leisure spot in Kalba.
It will have a lake and facilities for kayakers.
It will have a lake and facilities for kayakers.
The lake that is part of the Al Hafiya project.
The lake that is part of the Al Hafiya project.

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Sharjah's Kalba set for new kayak lake and heritage museum

Ruler of Sharjah approves plans as east coast region continues its rise

The National

March 29, 2022

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A new museum and kayaking area will soon be open in Kalba on the UAE's east coast.

On a tour of the Sharjah exclave on Tuesday, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, approved plans for the Kalba Heritage Museum, state news Wam reported.

The 32,000 square metre, two-storey museum will be built in a style to reflect the area's maritime traditions and will house exhibitions along with cultural, social and artistic activities.

It will be built on the beach at Kalba, opposite the heritage area of Khor Kalba.

Sheikh Dr Sultan also visited the Al Hafiya project on the outskirts of Kalba. It will feature a lake for kayaking and sailing.

A date for the final completion of both projects was not revealed.

The news came on the same day Sheikh Dr Sultan opened a new mosque in Kalba.

A clock tower that offers stunning views of Kalba is also now open.

The tower opened earlier this month, is 60 metres in height and has a viewing platform overlooking the town and sea.

Kalba's clock tower - in pictures

The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, inaugurates Kalba's Clock Tower Square. Wam
The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, inaugurates Kalba's Clock Tower Square. Wam
Kalba's Clock Tower Square. Wam
Kalba's Clock Tower Square. Wam
The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, inaugurates Kalba's Clock Tower Square. All photos: @HHShkDrSultan
The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, inaugurates Kalba's Clock Tower Square. All photos: @HHShkDrSultan
The new clock tower aims to draw in the crowds as pandemic restrictions ease and visitors flock to Sharjah.
The new clock tower aims to draw in the crowds as pandemic restrictions ease and visitors flock to Sharjah.
Last year, a number of projects were announced to transform Sharjah's east coast exclave of Kalba.
Last year, a number of projects were announced to transform Sharjah's east coast exclave of Kalba.
Dr Sultan inaugurates phase 1 of the Al Hosn Heritage Neighbourhood project in Kalba.
Dr Sultan inaugurates phase 1 of the Al Hosn Heritage Neighbourhood project in Kalba.
Sheikh Dr Sultan laid the cornerstone of the tower in April.
Sheikh Dr Sultan laid the cornerstone of the tower in April.
The tower is 42 metres tall and has a viewing platform overlooking the town and sea.
The tower is 42 metres tall and has a viewing platform overlooking the town and sea.
Roads surrounding the square have been developed to provide easy access.
Roads surrounding the square have been developed to provide easy access.
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