Alsimrah Ramadan Tent brings culture, cuisine and digital innovation to Aljada, Sharjah | Focus

Aljada, Sharjah – Alsimrah Ramadan Tent

Aljada, Sharjah’s flagship lifestyle destination, developed by Aradahas become home to one of the emirate’s most important Ramadan experiences with the arrival of Alsimrah, the largest Ramadan tent in Sharjah. Located in the vibrant mixed-use district, the venue combines traditional Emirati hospitality, large-scale dining and cultural programming with modern technology, creating a unique gathering space during the Holy Month.

Inspired by the Emirati tradition of “Simrah”where families and friends gather under the night sky to share food, stories and conversations, Alsimrah is designed to create that feeling of warmth and connection in a contemporary setting. The tent was first launched during Ramadan 2025 and has since grown in size and popularity, returning with expanded capacity and enhanced experiences.

A large-scale Ramadan destination
The venue is designed for up to 590 guests, making it the largest Ramadan tent in Sharjah. The extensive structure includes a mezzanine floor and outdoor seating areas, allowing for large family gatherings, corporate events and group bookings throughout the Holy Month.

Dining is at the heart of the Alsimrah experience. Guests can enjoy a 40-metre long Iftar buffet, with a wide choice of Emirati and Middle Eastern dishes, in addition to international favourites. Iftar costs AED 220 per person, including Ramadan drinks, while children aged 7 to 12 dine for AED 110.

The evening continues with a Suhoor buffet for AED 175 per person, featuring live cooking stations and a curated menu of traditional dishes. For guests looking for a more private setting, the venue also offers VIP Majlis seating for up to 12 people, with a minimum spend of AED3,500. Special packages are available for business customers and larger groups.

In addition to dining, Alsimrah offers a rich cultural program designed to reflect the spirit of Ramadan. Guests can experience traditional storytelling sessions, live Oud and Qanun music performances, Arabic calligraphy demonstrations and henna artistry, creating a vibrant yet authentic atmosphere celebrating the regional heritage.

The venue also features a dedicated prayer room with laundry facilities, reception services and valet parking, allowing visitors to enjoy comfort and convenience throughout the evening.

Located in Sharjah’s largest lifestyle development
Alsimrah is located in Aljada, Sharjah’s largest mixed-use development and one of the emirate’s most ambitious urban projects. Developed by Arada, the neighborhood combines residential communities, retail, entertainment, catering and cultural attractions, positioning itself as a central social hub for residents and visitors alike.

During Ramadan, Aljada transforms into a vibrant gathering point for families and communities in Sharjah and the wider UAE, with Alsimrah acting as a focal point for evening events and celebrations.

Visitors traveling to Aljada for this experience can also take advantage of accommodation packages from the Nest Hotel, located in the district. Ramadan packages start from AED 460 per room per night, including Iftar or Suhoor in Alsimrah. Guests staying two nights or more can also get a 15 percent discount, while during the raffle draw there is a chance to win a free stay with breakfast.

Bringing Alsimrah online through immersive technology
While the physical tent offers a traditional Ramadan gathering, technology also plays a key role in showcasing the venue to a global audience.

Virtual World Internet, a specialist in digital media and immersive technology, has created a full virtual tour of the Alsimrah Ramadan tent using Matterport technology. The advanced 3D recording system allows the entire venue to be digitally scanned and converted into a high-resolution virtual ‘dollhouse’ model, allowing viewers to explore the tent online.

The Matterport system captures the environment using specialized cameras that generate detailed spatial data and images. Once processed, the location becomes a fully interactive digital environment where users can zoom in, navigate through spaces and move room by room, just as they would if they were physically walking through the location.

The result is an immersive virtual experience that allows potential visitors, partners and event organizers to explore Alsimrah remotely.

The benefits of virtual tours
Virtual tours are becoming an increasingly powerful tool in tourism and hospitality, allowing destinations and venues to showcase their spaces to audiences around the world without the need to travel.

Through Alsimrah’s Matterport-powered model, viewers can:
• Discover the complete Ramadan tent layout in 3D
• Navigate dining areas, VIP Majlis areas and cultural zones
• Zoom in to view interior design details and seating arrangements
• Experience the location anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet or computer.

For event organizers and business customers, the virtual tour also provides a practical planning tool. Groups considering hosting private gatherings or corporate events can review the venue’s layout, seating capacity and design before booking.

From a tourism perspective, the technology helps promote Aljada and Sharjah internationally, allowing travel planners, media and visitors to discover the experience remotely.

Virtual world internet helps catering and tourism companies present their locations in a powerful new way through compelling Matterport Powered Virtual Tours. By creating highly detailed 3D “dollhouse” models and interactive walk-through experiences, hotels, resorts, restaurants and event venues can allow potential guests to explore their spaces remotely, anywhere in the world. These digital tours allow customers to visualize rooms, amenities and event layouts before they arrive, increasing trust and driving bookings. For hospitality brands that want to distinguish themselves online and reach a global audience, Virtual World Internet offers an advanced solution that brings your location digitally to life. Visit to discover how a virtual tour can increase the marketing and sales potential of your property Virtual world internet today and book your immersive tour experience.

Virtual Sharjah is an immersive digital platform created by Virtual world internet which allows users to explore the Emirate of Sharjah through interactive 360-degree virtual tours. The platform showcases many of the city’s cultural, heritage and tourism attractions – from the historic Heart of Sharjah district and Sharjah Fort to museums, souks and waterfront attractions – allowing visitors to experience the destination from a distance. Designed as a virtual gateway to the emirate, the site combines panoramic images, curated insights and travel information to help users discover where to stay, what to see and how to connect with Sharjah’s culture and heritage without having to be physically present.

Combining tradition with innovation
By combining cultural programming, large-scale hospitality and immersive digital technology, Alsimrah reflects a broader trend within the region’s tourism industry: blending tradition with innovation.

Ramadan tents have long served as social spaces in the Middle East, where communities gather to break the fast and spend time together during the Holy Month. At Aljada, that tradition has been reimagined on a larger scale, with entertainment, hospitality and digital storytelling.

With its growing popularity, cultural experiences and global digital accessibility through virtual tours, Alsimrah is quickly establishing itself as one of Sharjah’s signature Ramadan experiences, bringing together residents, visitors and international audiences to celebrate the season.

To reserve your table at Alsimrah this Ramadan, visit www.alsimrah.com/ramadan