UAE- Sharjah Waterfront City makes a splash: paper

9/10/2015 3:34:55 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

ABU DHABI 10th September 2015 (WAM) -- A UAE paper has said that with real estate developer Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development launching the Sharjah Waterfront City at Cityscape Global 2015 the emirate enters a new phase as one of the top tourist destinations of the world with plans to attract 10 million visitors by 2021.

"There can be no doubt that the AED20-billion project spread across 36 kilometres of coastline will turn out to be the heartbeat of the city's tourism 2021 vision" said The Gulf Today in an editorial on Thursday.

The Sharjah Waterfront City will consist of a series of ten islands interconnected by canals featuring villas apartments offices hotels water theme park marine clubs parks and much more. The development will offer all comprehensive facilities required for luxurious private and elite lifestyle. The Sharjah Waterfront City is projected to be the largest commercial residential and tourism development in the fast-developing Emirate.

The Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021 focuses on four main pillars: promoting Sharjah as an ideal family tourism destination following an innovative tourism approach developing world class tourism facilities and capabilities and strengthening Sharjah's position as an International Cultural Hub.

The emirate has been scoring high marks on varied fronts at the international level and had the honour of being selected as the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015 during the 15th session of The Arab Council of Tourism ministers in Cairo in October 2012 a title which is only awarded to a destination after it demonstrates that it meets specific criteria set by the Arab Council of Tourism Ministers.

The indications are that the Sharjah Waterfront City project will increase demand for residential and commercial units as well as hotels especially in prime locations that offer all modern facilities.

"The secret of success lies in the fact that Sharjah uses its strong cultural heritage as a platform to weave its modern tourism industry. It's no wonder that Sharjah's unique tourism product has been growing highly in reputation at the local regional and international level" concluded the Sharjah-based daily.

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