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....................................... Conclusion: The refurbishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Royal Crown<br />

Hotel has boosted tourism <strong>in</strong> Sharjah. Th<strong>in</strong>k about o<strong>the</strong>r ways <strong>in</strong> which Sharjah<br />

could enhance tourism. Perhaps o<strong>the</strong>r Royal build<strong>in</strong>gs, such as <strong>the</strong> Palaces could<br />

be opened to <strong>the</strong> public to enhance tourism <strong>in</strong> Sharjah.<br />

7 Relax & Reflect<br />

The VDS is an <strong>in</strong>tensive <strong>studio</strong> and you are expected to observe <strong>the</strong> Emirate<br />

and reflect dur<strong>in</strong>g your spare time. Reflection is an <strong>in</strong>tegral part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>studio</strong><br />

and you will be expected to provide evidence <strong>of</strong> your thoughts and f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs via<br />

Facebook and <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> feedback sections <strong>of</strong> this workbook, this will be monitored<br />

and assessed by <strong>the</strong> tutors.<br />

Activity: Explore <strong>the</strong> Emirate <strong>in</strong>dividually or <strong>in</strong> your groups. Go to <strong>the</strong> c<strong>in</strong>ema,<br />

cafes, museums and galleries to get a sense <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Emirate. Ask people from a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> age groups, genders and different ethnicities, what <strong>the</strong>y th<strong>in</strong>k Sharjah<br />

needs <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> facilities and uses etc. Write a list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Zones you th<strong>in</strong>k<br />

should be developed and record your f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs below and update your Facebook<br />

accord<strong>in</strong>gly.<br />

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