The company is teaming up with world champion Dakota Schuetz to develop a pro skatepark that will be part of Sharjah’s $23.6M Al Hira Beach project.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced a partnership with four-time world scooter rider champion Dakota Schuetz to develop a pro skatepark in the emirate. The attraction will be part of the upcoming beach destination, Al Hira Beach, which is scheduled for completion by the end of March.
Schuetz, also known as Kota, will be bringing his design concept of the perfect pro skatepark that is accessible for all types of skaters, extreme-sports enthusiasts and children of all ages, Shurooq said in a statement.
Officially named KOTA Skatepark, the attraction will feature different ramps for all levels and different roller sports which include skateboarding, roller skating, scootering and bicycle motocross (BMX). The skatepark will also feature a special pump track around the outside of the skatepark as a dedicated section for kids under complete safety regulations and measures, the statement added.
Khalid Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Operations at 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.”
