On Marjan Island, residents and visitors have access to a 2,000 meter Corniche. A walkway where you kick-off the day’s stresses with a healthy jog, a bicycle ride or a quick run. Or take a break on shaded benches, while your kids play at the child-friendly play areas, or even enjoy your walk to the immaculate white sandy beach, open to all.
The New Corniche reflects Al Marjan Island’s vision of a contemporary waterfront village with innovative modern designs that complement the coastal environment and encourage outdoor living and activities.
The Corniche is approximately features a 3 km circuit of running, cycling and walking paths. It is located on the south-western edge of the Island, and connects the Island’s entrance in the south with the proposed Food & Beverage Boardwalk to the North.
This picturesque Corniche is designed to promote family activities and healthy living in a waterside location. It was thoughtfully designed with a scalable facilities and public spaces that encourage both outdoor living and recreation activities with family and friends. It also includes unique public art exhibits celebrating the rich history of Ras Al Khaimah and Northern Emirates
The Al Marjan Corniche features 8m wide waterfront walkway lit with energy-saving LED lights, enriched by landscaping, lighting and shaded seating areas, a dedicated 3m wide running track, a dedicated 2.4m cycling track, few kiosks, a children’s playground, a public car park for 265 cars and bike hire facility.
The Corniche is linked to Al Hamra Village to the east, via a safe 3.5 km dedicated 4m wide pedestrian and cycle path parallel to Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road.