Sharjah Ruler approves sea-based homes to transform Khor Kalba by December

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday approved the construction of sea-based homes in Kalba as part of the Khor Kalba City masterplan. The projects, scheduled to open in December, aim to transform the coastal strip of the emirate's eastern enclave into a primary tourism and residential destination. \n\n Masterplan infrastructure and December deadlines \n The sea-based residential units represent a core component of the Khor Kalba City redevelopment, a multi-year project nearing its first major operational phase. Sharjah authorities confirmed that several key developments within the masterplan are slated for official inauguration by the end of December 2024. This follows the Ruler of Sharjah’s site visit to inspect the progress of the coastal infrastructure and the integration of marine-facing properties. \n\n This announcement follows the recent expansion of the Sharjah-Kalba Road and the opening of the Kalba Clock Tower and Hanging Gardens, which have increased visitor traffic to the region. The decision to integrate sea-based housing is the latest step in a broader strategy to diversify Sharjah’s…