Al Noor Island
Native name: جزيرة النور | |
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 Aerial view of Al Noor Island | |
Interactive map of Al Noor Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°20′04″N 55°23′06″E / 25.3343834°N 55.3848622°E |
| Area | 45,470 m2 (489,400 sq ft) |
Al Noor Island is a landscaped island in Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and opened in December 2015.[1] The island covers 45,470 square metres.[2]
History
Al Noor Island was inaugurated in December 2015 by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah.[1] The development cost was reported as AED 80 million.[3]
By 2026, the island had received more than one million visitors since its opening.[4]
Description
The island is accessed by a pedestrian bridge behind Al Noor Mosque, off Sharjah's Corniche Street.[3] The site is arranged around pedestrian paths, planted areas, seating areas and built structures.[5]
The island's Butterfly House is a climate-controlled glass pavilion. At the time of opening, it was reported to contain about 500 butterflies from several species.[3] Later reports described it as housing more than 20 butterfly species.[4]
Other features include a Literature Pavilion, a café, a gift shop, walkways, gardens, bridges and art installations.[3][1] The island includes nine art installations, including OVO and Torus, and about 70,000 trees and plants.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Sharjah Ruler opens new tourist attraction Al Noor Island". Khaleej Times. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Zriqat, Thaer (26 December 2015). "Al Noor's insect beauties have Sharjah visitors aflutter". The National. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Al Noor Island opens to the public". Sharjah Update. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Sharjah celebrates a decade of light as Al Noor Island turns 10". Gulf Today. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Why Al Noor Island in Sharjah Is a Design Lover's Escape". AD Middle East. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.