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It features a great location near the water, spectacular nature, and aesthetic decorations embellishing its facilities that attract visitors from all around.
Here is some information about getting to Al Noor Island and the main activities to enjoy there:
Al Noor Island is located on Khalid Lagoon in the emirate of Sharjah, opposite Al Noor Mosque, across the water from Al Majaz Island. It can be reached by car through Corniche Street, S110, then continue on foot through the pedestrian bridge behind Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah Corniche Street, since vehicles are prohibited from entering the island.
Al Noor Island is one of Sharjah’s natural sites open for visitors all year round, with October until April being the best time to visit. The island is open from Saturday to Wednesday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM, while visiting times on Thursday and Friday are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.
It is worth noting that the Butterfly House on Al Noor Island in Khalid Lagoon is open to visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The ticket prices in Al Noor Island vary depending on the tour category and the activities it includes. The following is an overview of Al Noor Island’s entry tickets with their prices for adults and children between 3-12 years old:
The ticket costs AED 50 for adults and AED 30 for children. This price includes the entry fee to the island and a one-hour tour with one of the guides.
This ticket costs AED 75 for adults and children. Each visitor gets a special kit with a map to use while exploring. It includes the entry fee to the island and the Butterfly House, a self-tour, and exploring games to learn more about the island.
This ticket is designated for dining in a spot near the Bay on Al Noor Island beach. It is available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The price includes the entry fee, a walk around the island, a nighttime sky-watching session, and dining on the beach overlooking the city.
The tickets’ prices vary between the standard and premium packages. The standard package costs AED 180 for adults and AED 95 for kids, while the premium package costs AED 220 for adults and AED 150 for children.
Adult tickets for this activity are AED 35, while children’s tickets prices are AED 20. The self- guided tour in Al Noor Island can be conducted on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to midnight on weekends. The ticket covers exploring the island with its wild grass, birds, and butterflies, among other activities.
Sky watch ticket prices are AED 75 for adults and children. It can be enjoyed on weekdays from sunset to 11:00 PM and from sunset to midnight on weekends.
The Nurture Nature experience in Al Noor Island allows visitors to learn about agriculture, gardening, and plant care. Ticket prices differ depending on the type of the two-hour activity, including the Young Gardener, with tickets priced at AED 100 for kids.
However, other adult activities cost AED 120, which include: Introduction to Indoor Plants Workshop, Germination from Seed to Plant, The Japanese Art of Kokedama (Moss Ball Technique), and Grow Your Own Tea Garden Herbs.
This experience is for ladies only, with tickets priced at AED 50 per ticket. It is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, allowing the participants to relax and meditate in a tree-shaded area near the Butterfly House.
Al Noor Island offers its visitors a calm atmosphere amidst natural landscapes away from life’s hustle and bustle. So there are a few rules and instructions that visitors should follow to have a pleasurable experience, including wearing comfortable clothes and footwear for outdoor activities, bookings should be made in advance as the island might be closed on special occasions, and adhering to the island prohibitions like bringing food and beverages, pets, and smoking.
Moreover, Al Noor Island’s cancellation policy states that cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
The main sites in Al Noor Island attract visitors from various age groups to enjoy its atmosphere, and the most important of these attractions are as follows:
The Butterfly House is one of the most important attractions of Al Noor Island. It is located near the pedestrian bridge that connects the island with the main road. The house is home to more than 500 colourful butterfly species that vary in size and shape, so visitors can watch and learn about the butterfly life cycle up close.
Furthermore, some of these species include the Common Rose butterfly, the Peacock Flower butterfly, the Scissors butterfly, the Common Mormon butterfly, and the Autumn Leaf butterfly.
Al Noor Island includes many artworks, sculptures, and unique pieces, such as David Harber’s shiny, mirror-like Torus and Chris Wood’s artwork Flutter, which uses zigzagging, two-tone lines to represent the migratory paths of some butterfly species.
In addition, there is OVO, an egg-like sculpture representing different colours and graphics in performances combining music, water, and light.
Furthermore, Al Noor Island features two significant stones, a crystal and an amethyst, brought from Brazil. The crystal rock dates back approximately 300 million years, while the amethyst was extracted from the largest amethyst mines in the world.
The Literature Pavilion in Al Noor Island offers visitors a tranquil atmosphere to unwind amidst nature and read the world most popular books. Visitors can also write down ideas or organize book events there.
Moreover, what makes this place unique are its sophisticated design, calm atmosphere, and well-prepared seating areas, with a fountain and relaxing background music.
Al Noor Island has a safe, supervised children’s playground with wide open spaces where the little visitors can enjoy games like swings, hide and seek, and rope climbing.
Additionally, this area in Al Noor Island is prominent because of its location in the middle of nature with its lush plants and trees.
Al Noor Island is characterised by its breathtaking nature. It has more than 70,000 native and endangered species of trees and plants, including a 250-year-old olive tree.
Moreover, roses, evergreen trees, cacti, and wild bushes spread around the island, forming an artistic masterpiece that creates a peaceful, relaxing ambiance for visitors.
Noor Cafe allows its visitors to enjoy their food and beverages in the calm, comfortable ambiance of Al Noor Island. The cafe serves hot and cold drinks along with breakfast, lunch, or dinner from different Arabic and international cuisines.
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