Sharjah24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Thursday Al Suhub Rest Area, the latest tourism projects in Khorfakkan, which is located 600 meters above sea level.

Upon his arrival, His Highness removed the traditional curtain marking the official inauguration of Al Suhub Rest Area.  His Highness toured the project through the modern road, which was designed according to the best international standards that enables all vehicles to go up and down smoothly.


The length of the road leading to the Al Suhub area is 6.5 km, and includes two lanes for ascent and one for descent. The road slopes range between 3% and 9.7%, which provides the best safety for visitors.

Sharjah Ruler listened to a detailed  brief about Al Suhub Rest Area by Engineer Salah Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Head of the Initiatives Implementation Authority “Mubadara” about the building, which consists of two floors with a total area of 2,788 square meters. The ground floor includes a restaurant and a cafe that can accommodate 88 visitors in the inner hall and 48 in the outer balcony, while the basement contains a multi-purpose hall ,a prayer room for men and another for women, toilets, and service and administrative facilities.

Al Suhub Rest Area, which was implemented on an area of 10,250 square meters, was decorated with green spaces, where 8,700 trees were planted around the area.  

Children can enjoy playing at their exciting kids area which was built on 541 square meters surrounded by variety of plants and trees. 

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah concluded his tour by inaugurating the 3 km-mountain- path that connects Al Suhub Rest Area with the Al Rafisah Dam. The path provides a unique experience for adventure lovers to enjoy practicing their favorite activities which overlooks at spectacular view of Khorfakkan mountains. 


The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Head of the Ruler’s Office; Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention ;along with a number of heads of government departments, members of the Executive Council, heads of municipal councils in the emirate, and senior officials.