| Al Heera Beach Sharjah | |
| Other Name: | Sharjah Beach |
| Map: | UAE#Persian Gulf |
| Location: | Al Heerah Suburb - Sharjah |
| Coordinates: | 25.3927°N 55.4192°W |
| Length: | 1.24 mile |
| Type: | Beach |
| Free Label 1: | Patrolled by |
| Free Label 2: | Hazard rating |
| Free Label 3: | Access |
| Free Data 3: | Sharjah Al Jubail Bus station - 2.1 m, Khalid port Terminal - 1.1 km Sharjah International Airport - 16 km |
Al Heera Beach or Al Hirah Beach[1] also known as Sharjah Beach, is a white sand beach that is located of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. It stretches along the coast south of the city's historic place of Al Heerah Suburb - Sharjah.[2] [3]
Heera beach is a major tourist attraction of the Sharjah. It is also the main place for the local people to escape from the summer heat . Three-organically-shaped pavilions each featuring eight buildings and pavilions blend harmoniously into the setting comprising a 3 km-long beach and promenade. Embedded between cluster 2 and 3 are a marina with clubhouse, several service buildings and a small park. The marina is open to the public The beach is popular for its Restaurants, cafés, local suppliers, playgrounds, ample greenery, jogging- and bike tracks, and the like make it a hangout for people of all ages. Kite flying and beach football are common sports at the beach[4] [5]
The Sharjah Beach Festival, held every year from August 15 to September 15, is an active event for individuals and families alike. [6]