The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) have unveiled the details of Al Montazah, previously known as Al Jazeera Park, which will include the Emirate’s first-of-its-kind water themed park, an amusement park, as well as a park designated for picnics, walking, and other activities.

The project covers an area of over 126,000 square metres, and is set for a soft opening during the first quarter of this year.

The project’s details were unveiled during a press conference at the site of the Al Montazah project in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, Duarte Marques, founder of Amusement WhiteWater - a partner in and construction contractor of Al Montazah, as well as a number of prominent figures and media representatives.

Sheikha Bodour told attendees that Shurooq works in line with the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to develop and improve the Emirate’s economic, social, and tourist assets, as well as to contribute to pushing the drivers of development to the highest possible levels.

"Shurooq has been keen to ensure that the design and re-development of Al Montazah adhere to the highest standards so as to meet the emirate’s needs in leisure and tourist attractions. Upon completion, Al Montazah Park will become a new regional competitive tourist destination in terms of quality, design, state-of-the-art amenities and high quality services that will richly add to Sharjah and the UAE’s tourist landmarks and enhance the country’s presence on the local and regional tourist map," Sheikha Bodour said.

She pointed out that Shurooq is currently embarking on a range of new projects to further develop tourist attractions in the Emirate.

Sheikha Bodour added, "We seek, through the development of new destinations, to provide a modern lifestyle that embodies the growth witnessed by Sharjah and the evolution of life in the Emirate. Shurooq’s aim, through destinations previously developed as well as those currently underway, is to meet the demands of the Emirate’s citizens and residents by providing a range of facilities, as well as exceptional tourist and leisure services, throughout the year." Duarte Marques, founder of Amusement WhiteWater, thanked Sheikha Bodour and Shurooq for putting their trust in AWW as well as for their continued support, saying, "The purpose of this joint venture is to create an amusement and water park, providing world class facilities, that caters for the people of Sharjah. The brief from Shurooq was that we should maintain green areas, consider the history of the old Jazzera Park, as well as respect the culture and heritage of Sharjah while providing a place where families from Sharjah can enjoy themselves in a safe and friendly environment." Unveiling the project’s details, Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, said, "Al Montazah, which covers an area of 126,000 square meters and is situated on an island within Khalid Lagoon, will help stimulate the tourism sector in Sharjah, and is expected to draw more than one million visitors during the first year after inauguration." He stressed the project’s full readiness to receive this number of visitors and meet their needs, provide parking slots and transportation necessary to ensure smooth and easy access to Al Montazah.

"Al Montazah has the capacity to receive around 3 million visitors a year and we expect the number of visitors will increase considerably over the next few years," Al Sarkal said.

During the press conference, attendees watched a video about the project’s phases of development, which began one and a half years ago.
 

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