magpie has long been a fan of the Sharjah Light Festival, the 14th edition of which runs 3 to 15 February. By contrast with the newer Manar Abu Dhabi and Dhai Dubai light art festivals, SLF generally takes a more conventional approach \u2013 which typically means illuminating iconic cultural (and some natural) landmarks, albeit with active light shows.<\/p>\n
This year’s Sharjah Light Festival features light shows in 13 locations, and there’s clearly been a deliberate effort to spread them beyond Sharjah City. Locally there are shows at Dr Sultan Al Qassimi Center <\/strong>near University City Hall<\/span>, Al Majaz Waterfront, Kalba Waterfront, the General Souq at Al Hamriyah, Al Jada<\/span><\/strong>, and the House of Wisdom<\/span><\/strong>. And it should <\/span>be worth making the trips to Al Rafisah Dam, <\/strong>Al Dhaid Fort, Khorfakkan Waterfall<\/span><\/strong>, the <\/span>Hanging Gardens <\/span><\/strong>in Kalba, Dibba’s<\/span> AlTayari Mosque, and Sharjah Fort <\/span><\/strong>in Al Hisn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There’s also the Light Village<\/strong> in front of the University City Hall building<\/a>, which will have around 55 F&B and retail vendors plus entertainment and activities. That stays open till 22 February.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"