The skatepark will be part of the upcoming Al Hira Beach, a AED87mn project that will include children’s playgrounds, restaurants, and cafes

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the opening of a new skatepark in the emirate in 2022.

According to a press release, the skatepark will be part of the upcoming Al Hira Beach and will officially be named ‘KOTA Skatepark’, named after Dakota Schuetz.

Dakota, also known as Kota, is an American professional freestyle scooter rider. He is a four-time world champion in the International Scooter Association competition. 

The skatepark, designed by Kota, will feature different ramps for different roller sports, including skateboarding, roller skating, scootering and bicycle motocross (BMX). It will also be for all levels of skating enthusiasts.

“Scheduled for completion in Q1 of 2022, along with the opening of Al Hira Beach, the new attraction comes as part of a partnership between Shurooq and Dakota Schuetz, who, for the first time in the UAE, will be bringing his professional and inspiring design concept of the perfect pro skatepark that is accessible for all types of skaters, extreme-sports enthusiasts and children of all ages,” the press release stated.

There will be a special pump track around the outside of the skatepark as a dedicated section for kids, with all safety regulations and measures.

Khalid Ibrahim Al Qaseer, director of operations, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said: “With the new KOTA Skatepark attraction under development, Al Hira Beach is set to become one of the most popular beach destinations in the UAE for visitors and tourists, offering a complete new set of unique beach tourism experiences that contribute to reinforcing Sharjah as a focal destination for investments in the region.”

“The new partnership translates our mission and vision to create strategic joint-ventures with global experts to introduce creative and unique services and experiences to visitors and tourists of all ages across all our destinations, especially in light of the recent extension of the weekend in Sharjah, which will play a key role in growing the demand for unique tourism and entertainment experiences across the emirate, he added.

Dakota said that he is excited to collaborate with Shurooq on the KOTA Skatepark project, which will allow people to be active and have fun in a safe environment.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors and all riders in the UAE to experience the unique design of the skatepark, in addition to the pump track around the outside of the new park, which will be made for kids to race around and have an enjoyable experience,” he said.

Spearheaded by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Al Hira Beach seeks to be one of the most family-friendly and environment-friendly tourist destinations in Sharjah., as well as one of the most environmentally-friendly. In Sharjah.

The AED87mn (US$23.6mn) beach destination project will include children’s playgrounds, restaurants, and cafes. 

“The project will encourage social interaction and offer parents and children safe and world-class amenities to enhance their wellbeing. Al Hira Beach will also boost the hospitality and retail sectors and support the diversification of Sharjah’s economy,” the release added.