Something for the Weekend

NAWAR AL QASSIMI

NAWAR AL QASSIMI’S FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AND SEE

It’s been a little over a year since the first case of Covid-19 was detected in the UAE. The last few months have been quite interesting to say the least, and definitely the longest time most of us have stayed at home! We saw quarantine trends emerge on social media, businesses shutting down, and travel come to a complete stop. On the positive side, local tourism has been picking up and due to the pleasant weather many of the UAE’s residents have spent time hiking and cycling outdoors. I personally ended up spending the past few months exploring some of my favorite nature spots in Sharjah, and visiting my favorite restaurants whenever it was safe to do so.

While there is still a lot of uncertainty about what is going to happen next, I’ve been feeling very grateful about the time I got to spend outdoors in nature which I always took for granted in the past, and the very strong bonds I’ve created with my “covid-bubble” of friends. There is so much to see and explore in the UAE, for this issue I wanted to share some of my favourite places to visit, and some interesting places that I have stumbled upon, hoping it will inspire people to go out and explore!

My friends and I snuck into the abandoned Al Qasimi Hospital to take photos. We found medical equipment, dental health posters from the 90s, and an old coin operated Santa Claus ride!
The Flying Saucer was recently re-opened with a basement access for the very first time! It’s great for working, or space age shopping.
There is a museum for everything in Sharjah, even in the middle of the desert. You can’t miss the giant monster trucks parked outside the Offroad Museum.
The Buhais Geological Park. You will find eerie martian-like landscapes and a trail up to the mountain for the most phenomenal views!
Newly opened Ark Cafe on Sharjah beach road has a great menu, fun interiors, and really great views.
I spent a day walking around Sharjah Port, when you reach Souk Al Jubail you will see fishermen unloading their catch, you can also catch a fish auction inside if you go early!
If you’re an early riser, visit OJ’s Neighbourhood Eatery for breakfast, they make the best pacakes in town that look exactly like the pancake emoji.
I took some time off and went to Khorfakkan. I woke up to views of the ocean and mountains every morning, you can find some of the UAE’s most beautiful beaches here.
The Khorfakkan Amphitheater recently opened and is one of the most impressive and unique theatres in Sharjah.

Photos courtesy of Nawar Al Qassimi

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