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The walk
From the car park at Al Majaz Waterfront, follow the footway round the lagoon, with Al Majaz Island and the fountains on the water beside you and the towers of Sharjah behind. The path goes south along the eastern bank past Al Majaz Park to the Buhaira Oasis end of the lagoon, on to Al Qasba on the western side, and north along the west bank before it comes back to the car park.
It is a 5.7 km loop, flat (12 m of ascent); allow about 1½ hours. The grade is Easy: footways for most of the way, with short stretches beside roads. OpenStreetMap maps toilets near the start.
There is little shade by the water. Walk in the cooler months, early or after sunset, carry water and wear a hat. Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.
Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.
Good to know
- OpenStreetMap maps about 5 km of footway round the lagoon in Sharjah's Al Majaz district, between Al Majaz Park, Al Majaz Island and Al Qasba
Getting there
Start: Car park at Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah. 25.33431, 55.38776
Directions to the start
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line is drawn along OpenStreetMap paths and the figures are worked out from it; take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.