The Al Suhub Rest House is a tourist attraction in Khor Fakkan , on the East Coast of the Emirate of Sharjah , United Arab Emirates . Located on top of mountains overlooking the city, and forming its highest point, the circular building offers panoramic views of Khor Fakkan and the Gulf of Oman .
6-527: The rest house (also known as the 'cloud lounge') is reached by a 5.6 km roadway cut out of the mountain and is located 580 metres above sea level. The 30-metre diameter building offers 360 degree panoramic views of Khor Fakkan, and houses a branch of the Sharjah Art Foundation 's Fen Café and a multipurpose hall, as well as a children's play park. The rest house was opened by the ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sultan Al Qasimi , on July 15, 2021. It
12-626: A jury of renowned art world figures. March Meeting is an annual gathering of international art practitioners and art institutions in the region. It is organized by Sharjah Art Foundation and was launched in 2008, to encourage regional art professionals to connect, partner and share ideas in the sphere of contemporary art. As well as constructing Rain Room , a permanent home for the experiential artwork by art collective Random International , Sharjah Art Foundation has reconstructed and made significant additions to The Flying Saucer, Sharjah as well as to
18-852: Is a contemporary art and cultural foundation based in Sharjah , the United Arab Emirates , founded in 2009 by Hoor Al Qasimi , daughter of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi , a member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and current ruler of Sharjah, to support artists and artistic practice in the Sharjah communities, the UAE, and the region via different platforms that include Sharjah Biennial ,
24-410: Is an international art exhibition that takes place in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, once every two years. The first International Sharjah Biennial took place in 1993 under the organization of Sharjah Department of Culture and Information and later transferred to Sharjah Art Foundation, for management and organization since its creation in 2009. A Biennial Prize is awarded at the end of each exhibition by
30-462: The annual March Meeting , art residencies, production grants, commissions , art exhibitions , artistic research and publications. The foundation include exhibitions featuring the work of Arab and international artists, performances, music, film screenings, artist talks, and educational for a range or audience from children to adults. The Sharjah Art foundation strives to promote public learning and participating in art practices. Sharjah Biennial
36-593: Was briefly closed in January 2023 when heavy rainfall caused rockslides to obstruct the access road to the rest house. Heavy rain also forced a closure in July 2022. 25°21′38″N 56°19′26″E / 25.36046°N 56.32394°E / 25.36046; 56.32394 This United Arab Emirates structure article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sharjah Art Foundation The Sharjah Art Foundation ( Arabic : مؤسسة الشارقة للفنون )
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