Qanat Al Qasba celebrates this Friday the 1st anniversary of the Eye of the Emirates

The celebration will consist of an array of shows and programs ranging from music, fireworks, traditional songs & dances, lighting of the wheel, birthday cake for public, tickets for free rides and much more. All revenues generated at this event will be awarded to the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

"The Eye of the Emirates is the main attraction in Qanat Al Qasba," said Marwan Al Serkal, Member of the Qanat Al Qasba Development Authority. "It is one of the most imaginative projects ever undertaken in the Middle East. We have done our best to turn this celebration into an exciting event that will live for long time in the people's memory. The event aims to attract all residents and visitors regardless of their age and interests, since it will combine a wide range of entertaining activities starting from 8:00 pm untill after midnight."

Besides creating a dramatic new landmark for the region's skyline, The Eye of the Emirates provides a unique and remarkable vantage for residents and outstanding destination for visitors, and the extraordinary views from the top of the Eye expands all the way from Sharjah coast to southern borders of Dubai. At 60 meters height, the Eye of the Emirates is the highest in whole region.

Sponsors of this event include: The Government of Sharjah - Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority, Emirates Islamic Bank, Nissan - Arabian Automobiles Co, Bridgestone - Nasser Bin Abdullatif Al Serkal Est, Airarabia.com and ARY Digital Network.