Al Majaz Waterfront

Sharjah

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Al Majaz Waterfront

Best explored after sundown, the Al Majaz waterfront area draws you to its multiple restaurants and cafés, which offer front-row seats to the colourful fountain shows that happen several times a night. During the daylight hours, you are free to enjoy the public park, recreation areas, mini-golf course and well-equipped children's playgrounds.

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addressAl Buheirah - Corniche Road - Al Majaz 2, Sharjah
emailinfo@almajaz.ae
phone+971 6 511 7000
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