Sharjah's Shurooq unveils third tourism plan

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced plans for a third major tourism project in the eastern region of the emirate.

The launch of Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn comes after the approval of Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah.

Shurooq said it plans to invest more than AED500m in the project which follows recently announced plans for the Chedi Khorfakkan Resort and the Kalba Eco-tourism project.

Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, said the new project in Dibba Al Hisn was a leisure and tourism project "that will be a new unique destination for Dibba Al Hisn's residents, as well as visitors and tourists from the neighbouring areas".

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced plans for a third major tourism project in the eastern region of the emirate.

The launch of Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn comes after the approval of Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah.

Shurooq said it plans to invest more than AED500m in the project which follows recently announced plans for the Chedi Khorfakkan Resort and the Kalba Eco-tourism project.

Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, said the new project in Dibba Al Hisn was a leisure and tourism project "that will be a new unique destination for Dibba Al Hisn's residents, as well as visitors and tourists from the neighbouring areas".