Al Noor Island in Sharjah

Hey! Want to get complete relaxation of body, mind and soul amidst nature? Your search ends here Guys at Al Noor Island. This is where we start!

A wonderful destination ‘Al Noor Island’ is  located on the Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, where nature and art run side by side. This artificial Island is mainly based upon the newest nature theme attraction and was opened for the public in 2015. Walking through tropical jungles you encounter beautiful, landscaped gardens, modern art, cafe, playground, Al Noor Mosque, serene Literature pavilion, contemporary sculpture and inspiring Art Installation and more. Although, there are number of places to visit in Sharjah during night, list can be found here.

Things to See in Al Noor Island

1) Butterfly House

This Island is mainly known for floating butterflies. It’s so glorious to witness butterflies of varied species under one roof and would consume time without having to look up watches. This dreamy area is designed in such a fashion that it retains humidity and filters natural light to the place of stay. The Prominent from the lot are the ‘PINK ROSE’, ‘EMERALD SWALLOW TAIL’ and the ‘TAILED JOY’. A cafeteria is also available within the house to keep you absorbed.

2) By the Bay

People can enjoy the lavish evening meals or dine by the calm waters on the shores of the island. Moreover, the wonderful ‘Al Majaz’ can be viewed. Adventurously, the island tour can be captured by the nature walk.

3) Sky Watchers

Surprise yourself & your family with night sky by watching the stars, the moon, visible planets and the milky way with powerful telescopes under the guidance of expert astronomers.

4) Junior Butterfly Keeper

Kids between the age groups of 8 to 15 can get the knowledge of the species of butterfly, their feeding, rearing and raising techniques by the help of educational department of the island. Likewise, art and craft activities are also there during summer programs.

5) Yoga at Sunrise

Island conducts the yoga classes for ladies only, where the experts mainly emphasize on breathing, meditation and corrective postures. The sessions are simple, yet fun filled, carrying the soothing atmosphere away from the chaos of the city. The morning sessions are marvelous especially the sun rising period where you feel the spiritual lift and breathe in fresh air.

6) Nurture and Nature

A wonderful balance of nature and its living environment. People can join certain workshops to learn the basics of gardening, seed planting and the conversion of kitchen scrap into organic fertilizer for the soil nourishment.

Indoor gardening and the Japanese art of ‘Kokedama’, which is a bonsai form, is also taught. People of all age groups can learn to cultivate their own gardens thus making it a fun and creative session of nurture and nature.

• Al Noor Island Timings
  9am to 11pm
  Closes at 12 AM on weekends
• Butterfly house
  9am to 6pm

Entry Fees of Al Noor Island

Here is the entrance fee detail:

Entry Fees	Adults	Children (2-13 years)
Al Noor Island	35 AED	20 AED
Butterfly house	15 AED	10 AED

 

Best time to visit

• Morning from 9am to 11am
• Evening from 4pm to 7pm

How to Reach

It is located at Buhaira Corniche Road in Khalid Lagoon which is opposite Al Noor Mosque. One can take the pedestrian bridge leading to Al Noor Island from behind the Mosque Or else you can also take a cab to the location, but you will have to park the car or taxi near King Faisal Mosque and then walk from there.

Hope this meets your nod to push start your holiday moods & trips to excitement.
By visiting this Island at the appropriate time, one can best use all the Natural resources and Event provided resources at the best cost and enjoy to maxim.
Good Luck and Happy Islanding.