As the demand for wellness and slow travel increases globally, Sharjah continues to strengthen its position as a permanent tourist center. The center of this expansion is the “Sharjah Collection”, an eco-linger retreat portfolio cured by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurook). Latest joint, NomadicTo launch at the end of 2025, introduces a separate off-grind trailer experience in the mountain valleys of Kalba. Here the development of collection, its latest offering and permanent tourism of Sharjah are a wide view on the widespread context of ambitions.
The Sharjah Collection: A Stratagic Eco-tourism Vision
Sharjah collection There is a growing network of eco-winter that spreads into deserts, beaches, mountain valleys, and restores the inheritance cities. Developed and operated by Shuruk, the collection reflects Sharjah’s commitment to preserve both cultural identity and biodiversity. Designed to offer “slow” and more meaningful travel experiences, the retreat align with global trends in durable and welfare tourism. So far, the collection consists of seven destinations with a total of 154 housing units, which are part of the DH850 million+ hospitality portfolio of Shurooq. Each retreat is made with stability at its origin, using environmentally conscious practices such as water and energy conservation, biodegradable materials and local sources of construction and supply. Shurooq retreats these retreat as opportunities for travelers to connect with nature, heritage and desperate life. All developments under the Sharjah collection support the widespread ambition of Emirates, which provides specific, environment-sensitive experience without compromising comfort or design integrity, to emerge as a leader in sustainable tourism.
Nomadic: Sharjah’s first trailer-based eco retreat in Kalba
Upcoming Nomadic The Retreat Kalba makes a significant departure from traditional eco-rest formats by introducing 20 Bispok solar-operated trailers in the mountainous valleys of Kalba located near Nature Reserve. Q4 determined for launch in 2025, this off-grid concept is designed to immerse visitors in nature by supporting environmental protection and community enterprises. The main features of nomads include:
- Off-grind, locally manufactured trailers are fully powered by solar energy.
- A “no-office, lights-offs” policy to encourage digital disconnection and preserve night-shivity.
- Integration into the ecosystem of the cluba with the effect-e-gathering protocol for rainfall, terrain and wildlife movement.
- Manufactured to promote mindfulness, environmental awareness and minimum ecological effects.
The nomad retreat also supports local economic development, which lies in the construction and supply chain community. Its location near a protected natural habitat emphasizes the dual target of retreat: offering luxury in nature ensuring its conservation. Shurooq sees Nomad as the development of its eco-tourism model, providing travelers a strip-down yet emergent experience that resonates with increasing preference for minimalism and disconnection in the journey.
Overview of current Sharjah Collection Retreat
Whereas Nomadic Off-grind introduces a new border for tourism, the rest of the Sharjah collection continues to reflect the diverse landscapes and cultural depths of Emirates. Here is a look at other six qualities:
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Al Fa Retreat – Mleiha Desert
Set between archaeological scenarios, al-Fahe two reproduces the 1960s buildings, which in the east is next to a clinic and grocery and next to the fuel station before the grocery-in the boutique retreat of the boutique room. The guests enjoy curated desert trails and modern welfare services against the backdrop of the timeless tibba. - Moon Retreat – Mleha National Park
A bright-style destination with 10 geodesic domes and 6 premium tents, this retreat provides Stargaging, yoga, horse riding and directed desert explorations led by a trained team. It merges the luxury with Sharjah’s natural desert heritage. -
Kingfisher retreat – Is tomorrow
Located within a protected mangrove reserves, this eco-laws offer 40 marine-faced luxury tents and operate in collaboration with the Environment and Protected Region Authority (EPAA). The design prefers low-effect architecture and nature-based experiences. -
Al Badier Retreat – Red Tibba of Sharjah
With modern features, traditional caraanseri architecture, including this retreat, has 46 rooms and tents. Visitors can engage in a camel ride, tibba adventure, and can take red desert in peace of landscape. - Najd Al Makesar –
Plaintiff Khorfakkan
This heritage retreat includes seven -restored houses over 100 years old, ignoring the ancient mountains and petroglyphs from 2000 BC. Developed with Mubadara, it offers access to a 300 year old fort and beautiful hiking trails that leadAl Rafisah Dam , - Al Rehen Retreat – Historic Khorfakan
Located in the cultural core of Khorfakkan, this retreat includes 19 restored homes, which are re -prepared in cooperationSharjah Institute for Heritage Among them is the houseAl Mashtaghil Family, now a guest reception hub with a traditional restaurant and shaded courtyard.
Each retreat in the collection exposes a different aspect of Sharjah from coastal mangroves and red tibba to archaeological sites and restore mountain villages, which provides rich, locally inherent experiences.
Global trends and Sharjah status
In the continuous hospitality, Sharjah’s investment comes at the time of global development in wellness and eco-tourism. According to the Global Wellness Institute, Wellness Tourism is estimated to cross the $ 1 trillion by 2025, and the “slow journey” trend, which focuses on an immersive, mindful and culturally rich experiences, is expanding an estimated 10% annually. Its number of Sharjah reflects this change. Guest arrival in 2024 rose 11%, and as per Shurook, international occupancy continued during the first quarter of 2025. This growing demand further valued Emirate’s investment in its nature-first, inherited hospitality strategy.
