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His Highness toured Al Zubarah area, which includes the main mosque, a guest house, and the governor's house, along with four houses featuring storerooms and rooms with sloped roofs for heavy rainfall. Several houses will serve as centers for artisans, representing marine and agricultural environments, along with a cultural heritage house, a restoration house, and a honey house.
Activities and restoration
His Highness listened to a briefing on activities organised in the area to revive traditional crafts such as weaving, sewing, incense-making, and more.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah was informed about the restoration work that began its first phase in 2023, which included the rehabilitation of all the buildings. His Highness also listened to an explanation about the second phase of the project, which involves restoration operations for an ancient settlement adjacent to the mountain. This phase aims to study the historical depth of the area and to revitalize it in a model manner, in addition to preserving 11 wells that have been cleaned and covered using traditional methods, along with providing aesthetic lighting and preparing parking for visitors to ensure the comfort of those visiting the area.
His Highness also visited the Senior Emirates Lounge located on Al Zubarah Beach, which features an outdoor council overlooking the sea. This lounge serves as a recreational space for senior citizens and a gathering place that provides all forms of care, support, and attention. Additionally, it includes service facilities such as restrooms, parking spaces, designated swimming areas, and the necessary swimming and rescue equipment.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah then moved to the Shis area, where he unveiled the commemorative plaque for the Shis Heritage Project. This project includes a theater with a stone backdrop, a stage, and backstage areas, as well as a celebration plaza that can accommodate more than 200 visitors. It also features specialised halls showcasing the heritage of the Shis area, the possessions of its residents, and models of traditional houses and councils.
Folk groups performed to reflect the area's history and heritage, expressing gratitude for His Highness's support in developing the region and providing essential services.
Additional facilities
His Highness also visited the Shis Library and Café, which showcases stories and books in an innovative design, offering comfortable seating with stunning views of Shais mountains.
His Highness was accompanied during the opening by Eng. Yousef Khamis Mohammed Al Othmani, Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority; Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources; Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage; Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Head of the Protocol and Hospitality Department; along with several officials and dignitaries from the area.
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