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Paths designated for mountain climbing are separated into three different levels
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Hanging Gardens in the city of Kalba on Friday. All photos: Wam
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More than 100,000 trees can be found at the site
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Sheikh Dr Sultan toured the gardens and witnessed a singing performance presented by local school students
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There is a track designated for an excursion train, which can accommodate 55 people and is 820m long
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Sights including waterfalls, dense trees and flowers
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There are recreational areas for children of all ages
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The gardens have a total area of 1.6 million square feet
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, tours the gardens
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Paths designated for mountain climbing are separated into three different levels
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Hanging Gardens in the city of Kalba on Friday. All photos: Wam
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More than 100,000 trees can be found at the site
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Sheikh Dr Sultan toured the gardens and witnessed a singing performance presented by local school students
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There is a track designated for an excursion train, which can accommodate 55 people and is 820m long
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Sights including waterfalls, dense trees and flowers
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There are recreational areas for children of all ages
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The gardens have a total area of 1.6 million square feet
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Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, tours the gardens
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Paths designated for mountain climbing are separated into three different levels
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Hanging Gardens in Kalba
The tourism spot is home to more than 100,000 trees
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08 March, 2024
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