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The above picture is of Buheira Corniche in Sharjah – which is the emirate I live in. 

Before I tell you more about it, here’s a definition of the word corniche according to Wikipedia: 

The word corniche typically refers to a road on the side of a cliff or mountain, with the ground rising on one side of the road and falling away on the other.

The word also, in the Arabic language, refers, in general, to a headland formed at land’s end, which describes a most remote geographical border of a mainland by a water line, with a natural corner, usually, or a cliff.

In Lebanon and Egypt, the word typically describes a waterfront promenade usually paralleled by a main road. In the Gulf States, the corniche often runs along the coast.

The last sentence two sentences sum it up beautifully. UAE has developed their corniche into beautiful picnic spots with parking and bar-b-q area and recycling bins for trash. On a cool evening, you’ll see countless families enjoying, children will be running around having the time of their life and occasional joggers who’re taking advantage of the weather and are hitting the pavement instead of running on their treadmill.

The Corniche isn’t just along a small stretch of road. It goes around in a circle. Further up, in a less crowded spot, you’ll find boats moored and jet skiing hubs. There are also abras (wooden boats) that take you for a ride around the corniche for small price. 

Across the road from it, you’ll find high rise residential and office buildings. The area overlooking the corniche is the most expensive rent wise. You really can’t beat the view from the top floors after all.

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