Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre
TypeMunicipal
LocationKhorfakkan
Operated byFujeirah Municipality

The Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre is an amphitheatre and a cultural landmark in the Emirate of Sharjah, located in Khor Fakkan.

History

The amphitheatre was opened to the public and inaugurated by the ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi on 14 December 2020. In 21 April 2022, the amphitheatre was added to the United Arab Emirates banknotes and was featured on the 10 dirham bill.[1]

Location

The amphitheatre is located at the foot of "Al Sayed" mountain facing the beach of the city of Khorfakkan.[2]

Dimensions

The amphitheatre was built on a total area of 190,000 square feet (18,000 m2). It can accommodate 3600 individuals, and includes a cooling system. The semicircular structure has a stone facade includes 234 arches and 295 columns and is situated on an elevated hillock. The lobby is equipped with six main elevators, divided into two entrances with three elevators for each entrance.[3] There is a waterfall built next to it, which is 45 metres (148 feet) long and 11 metres (36 feet) wide, and is located at a height of 43 metres (141 feet) above sea level.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "UAE Central Bank launches new Dh5 and Dh10 notes". The National. 21 April 2022.
  2. ↑ "In Pictures: The newly opened stunning Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre and waterfall attracts thousands". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  3. ↑ Tiwari, Abhishek (2020-12-23). "Sharjah's new landmark the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre is open". WOW-RAK. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  4. ↑ "Khorfakkan now has a new stunning amphitheatre and waterfall attraction". What's On. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  5. ↑ "Sharjah Ruler inaugurates beach facing Khorfakkan Amphitheatre". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-22.

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