Shurooq opens Mysk Moon Retreat glamping destination in Sharjah

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has opened the Mysk Moon Retreat to guests offering them the emirate’s first-of-its-kind luxury glamping destination.

The Mysk Moon Retreat comprises 10 single-bed domes with private pools, four family tents with private pools, and two single-bed tents. Each unit is self-sufficient and fitted with essential amenities. It also includes a private barbeque area, in addition to a lobby, and a common area.

Guests at Mysk Moon Retreat will have access to a range of activities offered by Shurooq’s tourism destinations in Mleiha, and can also access the retreat’s restaurant and café.

The Mysk Moon Retreat is part of Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection brand, managed by Mysk by Shaza, which includes the Mysk Kingfisher Retreat in Kalba, Mysk Al Faya Retreat in Mleiha, and Mysk Al Badayer Retreat in the Al Badayer desert. Shurooq announced it has also begun expanding both Mysk Kingfisher Retreat in Kalba and Mysk Al Badayer Retreat in response to the growing demand for both destinations. Mysk Kingfisher Retreat will house 20 new luxurious tents, varying between four-bedroom and two-bedroom units, and Mysk Al Badayer Retreat will house 15 new tents for an oasis, in addition to an outdoor swimming pool open to all guests at the retreat.

In addition, Shurooq unveiled four new luxury hospitality projects in Sharjah’s Central and Eastern regions which are: Al Jabal Resort in Khorfakkan, a luxurious hotel in the city of Kalba, a hotel in the city of Khorfakkan which will feature UAE’s first waterpark in the east coast; and Al Bridi Resort at the Sharjah Safari project in the city of Al Dhaid.

Al Jabal Resort
The beach getaway overlooks the waters of the Soueifa Beach, situated between Khorfakkan Beach and Luluya Beach, and comprises of 45 eco-friendly units with choices of one-, two- and three-bedrooms, and a private royal suite with swimming pool. In addition, the 187,000sqm project which is being developed on the slopes of the Al Soueifa mountain, will feature a restaurant, gym, kids play zone, reception, and lobby. Shurooq has set a completion date of March 2022 for the property.

5-star luxury hotel and waterpark in Khorfakkan
Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq also announced the development of a new 28,000 sqm hospitality project in Khorfakkan, opposite the Khorfakkan Port. He revealed that the project will feature 75 luxurious units, UAE’s first waterpark in the east coast, a shopping complex, restaurant, gym, spa, marina, and residential units.

5-star Hotel in the City of Kalba
The new hospitality project in Kalba on Sharjah’s eastern coast, Al Sarkal stated that this region which lies on the southern coast of the UAE, next to the Kalba waterfront project. Shurooq’s new 12,500 sqm project lies in the vicinity of the region’s renowned diving locations. It includes 80 units, two restaurants including a café in the lobby, a gym, spa, swimming pool and meeting halls.

Al Bridi Resort and petting zoo in Al Dhaid
Al Sarkal noted that “Al Bridi Resort” in Al Dhaid, Shurooq’s latest tourism attraction in Sharjah’s central region which is being developed in partnership with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, as part of the Sharjah Safari project, the largest safari in the world outside Africa, which is expected to start at the end of this year. Al Sarkal also announced that Shurooq has started developing Al Dhaid Farm, the city’s first petting zoo experience, near The Flag Square in Al Dhaid.