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Project 03

Sharjah AR portal Sharjah Tourism

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Visitor holding a phone showing the Sharjah Tourism AR portal app by ARKUB

An AR portal app that opens a door to five Sharjah destinations, right from your phone.

The challenge

Invite travellers to discover Sharjah’s history, art and nature, not just its landmarks.

What we built

A mobile app with AR portals and 3D animation, location-based stories, audio guides and a live map.

The result

Five destinations in augmented reality, and a new way to promote tourism and heritage.

The brief

Sharjah Tourism wanted to invite travellers to discover the emirate’s rich tapestry of history, art and natural beauty, not just its best-known landmarks.

The answer was a mobile app that blends the physical and digital worlds to tell Sharjah’s story where it happened.

The experience

Open the Sharjah Tourism AR Portal App and a doorway appears on your phone. Step through it into one of five iconic destinations across the emirate, including Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, in augmented reality.

As visitors navigate Sharjah’s streets and landmarks, they unlock hidden stories, historical facts and interactive experiences. From ancient architecture to modern cultural attractions, the city comes to life like never before.

How it works

  • AR portals immersive doorways with 3D animation.
  • Location-based storytelling content that responds to where you are.
  • Audio and virtual guides insightful commentary along the way.
  • Interactive overlays digital layers on real places.
  • Live map find the next destination and plan your route.

Impact

Five iconic locations across Sharjah, showcased in augmented reality. The app left a lasting impression on travellers, inspiring them to explore and connect with the essence of Sharjah.

The project marked a milestone for augmented reality in the region. It also opened new avenues for tourism promotion and cultural preservation in Sharjah.

AR with ARKUB

We craft augmented reality experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds. That includes interactive AR product models, AR games and digital overlays on real environments.

Portal AR is one way to open new dimensions of creativity and engagement for a destination or a brand.

Videos

AR portal: new horizons for tourism
AR portal with CGI and gaming

Gallery

Screens of the Sharjah Tourism AR portal app
AR portal for Kalba, Sharjah
AR portal for Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah
Palm-framed AR portal from the Sharjah app
Visitor opening the Sharjah AR portal on a phone

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