Are you looking for a beautiful location to sp end some quality time with your loved ones? Al Qasba is the first name that will come to your mind. This beautiful location is considered to be the epicentre of art and culture. This place has so much to offer if you are looking for a fun time. Are you curious to know more about this fabulous location? Keep reading and let us amaze you with some wonderful details with you.
Things To Do At Al Qasba
This location is sought after visiting Sharjah artists and culturally active people. This area has many art convention centres and theatres. Here is list of places that you can visit here. Have a read and see what it has in store for you.
1) Furat Music Center
This music centre is not just a place to learn music, but this is a popular venue where other artists come and hold performances too. The music centre is open every day from 9 am till 10pm, but remains closed on every Friday. Here students can enhance their skills in acting, singing, and musical instruments from experienced teachers
People here also take lessons in ceramics, crafts, painting, and advanced drawing. Kids can also receive lessons in ballet at this centre
2) Qasba Theatre
At this theatre you can catch fabulous films and plays, performed by talented artists from all over the world. All the plays are adaptations of the Arabian nights and are highly suitable for young children.
3) Restaurants At Qasba
If you are a food lover, then you are certainly going love being here for sure. This locality has many restaurants that serve the best food that money can buy. You can find Italian dishes, Arabic cuisine, and many more. You can find popular cafes such as London Dairy, Dunkin Donuts, Caribou Coffee, and Starbucks.
4) Maraya Centre
This art centre helps budding artists to promote their art in a big way. At this venue you can catch interesting exhibitions at this venue. It was relaunched in 2010 after major changes and today it offers several innovative programmes. You must not miss visiting this venue, you will be not be disappointed at all.
5) Qasba Plaza
Here you can find many fancy apartment buildings and shops from where you can purchase items. The area also has many fine dining restaurants, you should also visit the Qasba Mosque which is located close by.
6) Boat Tour
To make your time in Qasba memorable, you should consider taking a boat ride, this will give you a view of the whole location and it is visual treat that you should never miss. The boat ride is available at regular intervals from 4pm to 12 am. Children below 4 when accompanied by adults can go for free.
Entry Fee
There is no entry fee to this area, but if you want a boat tour then you have to pay AED for children up to the age of 10 years and adults will have top pay AED 15 per head.
Best Time To Visit Al Qasba
During the winter months you can visit at any time of the day as the temperatures are quite pleasant. During the summer, if you want to avoid the heat then visit when it is close to sunset. Also, avoid weekends as it is quite crowded so its better if you go during the weekdays.
How To Reach
This beautiful spot is located in Al Majaz and you can get here by bus, metro or or you can rent a car. This area is not tough to find at all.
Hopefully, all the information provided by us has already convinced you to visit this area for an exciting time. Then fix a date and head out for a time of relaxation and fun. Let the good times begin. All the best.
