Shurooq announces launch of Kalba Rock Art Centre

Under the directives and guidance of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the patronage and oversight of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Shurooq announced a new flagship addition to its arts and culture portfolio in Kalba: the Kalba Rock Art Centre.

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The site is among the largest and richest rock-art locations in the UAE, offering a window onto the region's history through engravings and artefacts dating to the Neolithic period or earlier.

The announcement formed part of Shurooq's broader update on its development and tourism projects in Kalba — including Nomad and Kalba Beach — aimed at consolidating the city’s position as an integrated destination for ecoand cultural tourism and a promising hub for high-quality investment.

Shurooq revealed that construction works for the Kalba Rock Art Centre are currently being carried out by the Sharjah Directorate of Public Works on a total area of approximately 3,574 sqm, in a unique location on a rocky hill directly overlooking the coast near Al Hefaiyah Park and Kalba Waterfront. Construction is scheduled for completion in Q3 2026.