Choose from accommodation in the mountains, desert and villages.
Sharjah is set to welcome seven luxury eco-retreats. The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will launch wellness, heritage, and nature-based experiences. Nomad, one of the retreats, is set to launch before the end of 2025 and will feature 20 solar-powered trailers.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has invested over AED 300 million in developing the Sharjah Collection. The portfolio includes seven luxury eco-retreats, offering a total of 154 accommodation units. Guests can choose from a variety of landscapes, including coastal mangroves, desert dunes, mountain valleys, and heritage villages.
Located in Kalba’s mountain valley, the Nomad luxury trailers, as the name suggests, are designed for you to switch off and reconnect with nature. The retreat features twenty solar-powered luxury trailers, each custom-made and positioned for privacy and views. The experience is intentionally offline, with no WiFi, which makes it easier to disconnect and embrace slow living. Nights are free from glare, so the sky opens up for clear stargazing.
The Al Faya Retreat, located in Mleiha’s desert, has transformed 1960s buildings into a boutique property. The development includes five rooms with desert views. Kalba’s Kingfisher Retreat has been developed in collaboration with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, offering 40 luxury tents within a mangrove reserve. Moon Retreat, situated in Mleiha National Park, offers domes and premium tents, along with activities such as stargazing and yoga.
Al Badayer Retreat, situated among Sharjah’s red dunes, features 46 units designed in the traditional caravanserai style. Najd Al Meqsar in Khorfakkan features seven restored heritage homes in Wadi Wishi. Al Rayaheen Retreat offers 19 restored houses in the historic core of Khorfakkan.
Shurooq aims to deliver experiences that combine cultural authenticity, ecological balance, and slow travel. It also seeks to create jobs and protect the environment through sustainable architecture and low-carbon operations.
CEO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer said: “Sharjah’s natural diversity has provided fertile ground for projects that resonate with the spirit of each site. The Sharjah Collection is a strategic expression of this vision, with every retreat designed to echo its surroundings.”
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GO: Visit https://shurooq.gov.ae for more information.