Sharjah: In a bid to boost tourism, the much-anticipated “Hanging Gardens” in the city of Kalba in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially opened on Friday, March 8.
This comes after Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the new tourism spot on the Kalba-Sharjah road.
The gardens span 1.6 million square feet, reaching a height of 281 metres above sea level and are home to over 100,000 trees.
Dr Sheikh Sultan inspected the aesthetic elements of the garden, including green spaces, flowers adorning the terraces, and waterfalls. His Highness enjoyed a musical performance by school students expressing their love and appreciation.
He also toured the central restaurant in the garden, which can seat 215 people and features a classic semi-circular architectural design with stunning views of the gardens and waterfall, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.