Zawaya Rain Walk

Zawaya Walk in Sharjah is a delightful pedestrian retail area with charming cafes, restaurants, and a serene pond surrounded by palm trees and bridges. The real treat? From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can enjoy a five-minute burst of artificial rain and thunder every hour. It's a playful nod to those of us who miss the rain—and a refreshing way to cool down in the summer. With cozy restaurants, inviting cafes, and an indoor play area for the little ones, Zawaya Walk is the perfect spot to spend a few hours and enjoy a couple of rain showers. We visited on a weekday in August and almost had the place, and the rain, all to ourselves.