Are you one of those who enjoys the rain but doesn’t like to get wet? There is a place that residents as well as tourists visiting the country can visit to get this unique experience.
In the Sharjah Rain Room, visitors can walk through a downpour but not get drenched.
The immersive installation, supported by the Sharjah Art Foundation, uses high-end technology where trigger sensors will pause the water from falling onto you when it detects any motion. The installation uses 2,500 litres of self-cleaning recycled water.
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Here is everything you need to know about visiting the Sharjah Rain Room:
Timings
The Sharjah Rain Room is open from 9am to 9pm from Saturday to Thursday and operates from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, according to the official website.
Price of tickets
There are several types of tickets available for adults, children, students as well as teachers. Entry for people of determination (PoD) with one companion is free.
- Children (up to 5 years): Free
- Student (up to 22 years, ID required): Dh15
- Teachers (ID required): Dh15
- People with Disabilities (PoD) and one companion: Free
There are discounted tickets if visiting in a group and you can contact the venue on +971065610095 or [email protected]
How to buy tickets online
- If you wish to avoid the rush, especially over the weekend, you can book your slot in advance by buying your ticket(s) online, through the official website of the Sharjah Art Foundation
- You can choose from different time slots during the day, starting from 9am right up until 8.45pm, which is the last slot on weekdays as the venue closes by 9pm. On Fridays, the last available slot is 9.45pm.
- Remember, there are four slots each hour starting from 9am to 9pm on weekdays and four slots each hour from 4pm to 10pm on Fridays.
- Once you choose your slot, you will be taken to a page which has different filters for Adult(s), Student(s), Teacher(s), Children, Visitors with disabilities and one companion.
- And once that is done, you will have to enter your details — First Name, Surname, email, Phone No., Country of residence. Following this, you will be taken to the payment page.
Things to remember before you go
- Seven people are allowed to enter the installation at one time.
- Visitors should arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked time slot.
- Each slot lasts for 10-15 minutes.
- The venue does not permit food or beverages inside the installation.
- Visitors should avoid wearing shoes with pointed high heels when entering the installation.
- Children must be under the supervision of the parents or guardian when entering the installation.
- The venue does not allow the use of umbrellas or any type of rain gear.
- Professional photography is not allowed without prior permission from the Sharjah Art Foundation.
How to get there
The venue is located 10km from Sahara Centre in Sharjah, and it takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the venue.