Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Hanging Gardens in Kalba - in pictures

  • Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Hanging Gardens in the city of Kalba on Friday. All photos: Wam
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Hanging Gardens in the city of Kalba on Friday. All photos: Wam
  • More than 100,000 trees can be found at the site
    More than 100,000 trees can be found at the site
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan toured the gardens and witnessed a singing performance presented by local school students
    Sheikh Dr Sultan toured the gardens and witnessed a singing performance presented by local school students
  • There is a track designated for an excursion train, which can accommodate 55 people and is 820m long
    There is a track designated for an excursion train, which can accommodate 55 people and is 820m long
  • Sights including waterfalls, dense trees and flowers
    Sights including waterfalls, dense trees and flowers
  • There are recreational areas for children of all ages
    There are recreational areas for children of all ages
  • The gardens have a total area of 1.6 million square feet
    The gardens have a total area of 1.6 million square feet
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, tours the gardens
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, tours the gardens
  • Paths designated for mountain climbing are separated into three different levels
    Paths designated for mountain climbing are separated into three different levels