• The new centre, which is the largest young ladies centre in the Middle East, includes a sports complex with an Olympic-size swimming pool and an aerobics hall, a 345-seat theatre, halls for music and drama where young women can learn about scriptwriting and the performing arts. It is also equipped with facilities that are accessible to people with special needs. This is the music department.
    The new centre, which is the largest young ladies centre in the Middle East, includes a sports complex with an Olympic-size swimming pool and an aerobics hall, a 345-seat theatre, halls for music and drama where young women can learn about scriptwriting and the performing arts. It is also equipped with facilities that are accessible to people with special needs. This is the music department.
  • Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah will provide a platform for talented young women who want to find positive outlets for their creativity, Sheikha Jawaher said.
    Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah will provide a platform for talented young women who want to find positive outlets for their creativity, Sheikha Jawaher said.
  • The swimming facilities.
    The swimming facilities.
  • The centre is the fourth of its kind in Sharjah, with the others located in Al Riqa, Khor Fakkan and Kalba. This is the theatre and acting department.
    The centre is the fourth of its kind in Sharjah, with the others located in Al Riqa, Khor Fakkan and Kalba. This is the theatre and acting department.
  • The canteen only offers healthy options.
    The canteen only offers healthy options.
  • Two young ladies take selfies in the hallway.
    Two young ladies take selfies in the hallway.
  • The facilities were only for Emiratis from Sharjah but now Emirati girls from all over the UAE can attend, as long as they are aged between 12 and 18.
    The facilities were only for Emiratis from Sharjah but now Emirati girls from all over the UAE can attend, as long as they are aged between 12 and 18.
  • The art department.
    The art department.
  • The swimming facilities.
    The swimming facilities.
  • The music department.
    The music department.

A tour of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah new headquarters — in pictures


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The new centre, which is the largest young ladies centre in the Middle East, includes a sports complex with an Olympic-size swimming pool and an aerobics hall, a 345-seat theatre, halls for music and drama where young women can learn about scriptwriting and the performing arts. Anna Nielsen for The National