Al Noor Island, Sharjah
Al Noor Island in Sharjah combines landscaped gardens, contemporary sculpture and a Butterfly House on a car-free island in Khalid Lagoon.
Al Noor Island in Sharjah offers a blend of gardens, art and nature in the middle of Khalid Lagoon. Cross the pedestrian bridge behind Al Noor Mosque to reach a car-free landscape of shaded paths, sculptures and waterside views. The Butterfly House introduces visitors to colourful butterflies and their life cycle, while lighting installations add another dimension to the landscape after dark. A children’s playground and café give families places to pause between exploring. The operator also lists guided and themed experiences. Check the current passes, individual attraction hours and available activities when planning your visit. Photo: Florian Kriechbaumer / Wikimedia Commons, 17 January 2021, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and re-encoded for this website; display may crop the edges. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Al_Noor_Island.jpg Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
- Emirate: Sharjah
- Location: Al Noor Island, Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah; pedestrian access behind Al Noor Mosque
Questions and answers
Where is Al Noor Island?
Al Noor Island is in Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah. A pedestrian bridge behind Al Noor Mosque links it to the mainland.
What can visitors see on the island?
The island has landscaped gardens, art and sculpture, lighting installations, a children’s playground, a café and the Butterfly House.
Can I drive onto Al Noor Island?
No. The island is car-free and visitors reach it using the pedestrian bridge. Check the operator’s current passes and attraction hours before travelling.
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