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New development projects to reshape Sharjah’s Eastern region

New development projects to reshape Sharjah’s Eastern region

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New development projects to reshape Sharjah’s Eastern region

As reported on WAM, the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Sharjah, which includes Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba Al Hisn, is witnessing the implementation of various development projects related to roads, infrastructure, tourism, heritage, environmentally-friendly hotels and resorts that will shape the future of the region.

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has personally overseen the planning of the region’s future and is tracking its progress.

The list of new projects being implemented includes five road projects, the inauguration of the Khor Fakkan-Sharjah Road, as well as the refurbishment of the Kalba-Sharjah road, the West Khor Fakkan Ring Road, the Kalba Ring Road, and Dibba Al Hisn Road.

Recently completed development projects include various tourism projects, such as the Khor Fakkan Beach Project, worth AED95 million, the Kalba Waterfront Project, costing AED119 million, the Al Rafisah Dam Lounge, costing around AED37 million, the Shis Fort Development Project and the Kingfisher Lodge in Kalba.

The region is also awaiting the construction of two 5-stars hotels, one close to Khor Fakkan Beach which will have 66 rooms and the first water park in the region. The other is close to the Kalba Waterfront Project and will have a shopping centre. The start of the construction of a 45-metre tall clock tower in Kalba has also been announced.

Several development projects are being undertaken in Dibba Al Hisn, including the construction of two new buildings, with one being for the Sharjah Cooperative Society and the other a multi-use hall. There are also plans to build a shopping mall and an 890-metre walkway on the water canal.

The Khor Fakkan-Sharjah Road will improve the local transport network and facilitate economic growth as well as the development of areas along its route.

Sharjah is preparing for next year’s inauguration of the 55-km Sharjah-Kalba Road, which will reduce the travel time between Sharjah and Kalba from 90 minutes to 45 minutes.

The Khor Fakkan West Ring Road is a vital link between many areas of Khor Fakkan, and is expected to help to reduce traffic jams on key roads.

The Kalba Ring Road will help to facilitate traffic movement from Kalba and through Fujairah to Sharjah and Dubai.

In December, the Eastern region of Sharjah witnessed the inauguration of the Khor Fakkan Beach Project, the first of its kind on the UAE’s East Coast. It was constructed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, in cooperation with several public and private authorities.

The project, costing AED95 million, is focused on a 1 kilometre-long beach with many entertainment and services facilities for residents and visitors and tourists.

Construction is continuing on the Kalba Waterfront Project, costing around AED119 million and covering an area of 17,000-square metres, with an innovative shopping mall containing 82 stores.

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How COVID-19 would reshape the architecture

How COVID-19 would reshape the architecture

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How COVID-19 would reshape the architecture

Annabel Karim Kassar, founder of AKK Architects, on how COVID-19 would reshape the architecture

It is very early to speak about reshaping architecture post-pandemic, but our studio has adapted office spaces to enable workers to respect social distancing and access outside green spaces. Nature’s solutions will play an important role in helping nations recover from the current crisis. More green spaces created near where people live and work are a vital part of a green recovery from the impact of coronavirus on our wellbeing. The accessibility to green spaces for fresh air, exercise and quiet contemplation benefits both physical and mental health. It is especially critical for people living in cities and for those without gardens and the value of these spaces for improving quality of life has never been more pertinent.

One of the main projects we have been working on during the pandemic is a new multipurpose build in Chengdu, China. Both the modernist concept of biophilia and the use of innovative materials have influenced the design of the building in a bid to bring nature in. We wanted to counterbalance the industrial landscape the construction sits in by introducing greenery and natural elements such as bamboos, local plants, loose stones and water features, allowing the 15 units of staff quarters to access healthy outdoor recreation and services. Green spaces and water features within the building generate breathing spaces, in a take on the ancestral gardens of Chengdu. The terraces and planted grounds become green pockets that punctuate the plan on all levels, with maple trees, green and black bamboo, gingko, ferns, papyrus and a multiple of local plants whilst permitting social distancing. The materials used for the project are simple and locally sourced, and we have mainly worked with local supply chains as a positive side effect of the pandemic.

The main structure consists of a concrete shell doubled with polycarbonate, creating a sort of second skin. The large bay windows and glass facades help bring the natural light into the building. The monochromatic background brings out the vibrant colours of the polycarbonate, providing a sense of transparency and a strong photographic effect. The chosen colours of blue, yellow and clear polycarbonate mimic the surrounding skies. This project is in congruence with the environment and is shaped by nature’s dynamics to help establish a deeper and emotional bond between humans and their surroundings.

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