Tourism

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective 4 July 2026, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria. The new service will operate daily between Sharjah and Aleppo, offering customers greater travel flexibility and reinforcing Air Arabia’s commitment to providing affordable and ...

Nestled within one of Sharjah’s most environmentally sensitive coastal areas, Kingfisher Retreat offers a model of low-impact tourism, placing nature at the heart of the visitor experience. Developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) as part of the Sharjah Collection, the retreat is set within Kalba’s mangrove ecosystem, where tourism development has been carefully designed to respect the ...

Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, with revenues of AED 1.8 billion and 4.7 million passengers carried. The airline said results were achieved despite operational challenges linked to regional disruptions, while maintaining stable performance supported by strong demand and efficient capacity management. Air Arabia, the Middle East and ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, inaugurated Khorfakkan Resort, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The resort was developed by Asas Real Estate, the property arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, at a total cost of AED700 ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone on Thursday morning for the Abu Al Kizan Marine Village project in Khorfakkan. The project comes as part of His Highness’s vision to develop tourism and urban projects and enhance quality of life across the cities of Sharjah. Inspired by ...

Sharjah International Airport Authority has announced the launch of a new scheduled air service by Indian airline SpiceJet, linking Ahmedabad with Sharjah. The move reflects the airport’s ongoing efforts to expand its international route network and strengthen air transport ties between the United Arab Emirates and India, supporting business, tourism, and family travel between the two countries. According to the ...

The Sharjah Airport Authority announced record results for 2025, with Sharjah International Airport welcoming 19.48 million passengers, compared to 17.1 million in 2024 and 15.36 million in 2023, achieving a growth rate of 13.9%. This performance reflects the continued upward trajectory in passenger traffic, aviation activity, and air cargo operations, translating into balanced expansion in destination networks, partnerships, and institutional ...

Bait Elowal has announced the launch of Cinema and Dining, an immersive cultural experience combining curated film screenings with thoughtfully designed dining, in collaboration with Cinema Akil and with the support of the Xposure International Photography Festival. Running every Friday and Saturday from January 16 to 31, the programme will be hosted in the courtyard of the restored heritage house ...

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a review visit to Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan as part of Shurooq’s ongoing oversight of its heritage hospitality portfolio. During the visit, Her Highness was briefed on a series of refinements implemented across the retreat to enhance the guest journey, improve ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has officially launched its daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Munich, marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from Sharjah. The service is operated by the airline’s new Airbus A320neo, offering its customers enhanced comfort and convenience. The inaugural flight was welcomed upon arrival with ...