Sharjah continues to excel in the economic sense by having the biggest vehicle market in the Middle East. The restored Heritage and Arts areas are some of the best in the UAE and prominent festivals bring international recognition. In 1998, it was awarded the UNESCO Cultural Capital of the Arab World for its commitment to culture, arts and preserving its heritage. ...Read More
Sharjah History
The history of Sharjah begins 5000 years ago when it was one of the wealthiest civilizations of the Gulf region, originally called Sarcoa. Trade was conducted through farming, hunting, fishing and peal farming. During the 16th century the Portuguese conquered the area to control the spice trade; the fort at Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Dibba were built during that era, with the Dutch then trying to take over. In the 17th century the British arrived and began trading with Qawasim, the founding fathers of the present ruling family however the relationship between them deteriorated during the 18th...
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Sharjah Youth Hostel
This place has originally been described as ‘not appealing’ but this hostel is still considered...
Green House Resort
There are 90 well-furnished rooms here and the public beach is just a short walk away. There are...
Golden Beach Motel
This place is reported to offer ‘best value for money’; there are 59 rooms, some that have a...
Crystal Plaza Hotel - Sharjah
The biggest draw card for this establishment is that it is cheap, otherwise it is reported to have...
Millennium Hotel
One of the busiest midrange hotels in the UAE, let alone Sharjah, it is best to book ahead to...
Marbella Resort
There are 50 private villas set in a lush tropical garden for this resort which makes it a...
Sharjah Fast Facts
• Location: situated on the west coast of the UAE
• Dialing code: country - 971
city - 06
Emergency numbers –Please include the following:
• Police: Emergency – 999, Headquarters – 563 1111
• Fire: 997
• Ambulance: 998/999
• Tourist Information Helpdesk: 556 6777
• Car Breakdown Service: Arabian Automobile Association – 800 4900
• Highway Patrol: Unknown
• Telephone Directory Services:
• Airport Enquiry: +971 6 5581111
• Railway Enquiry: Not applicable
• Population: 801,004
• Languages: Arabic is the official language. English is used as a preferred communication in trade and commerce. Signs in the UAE are in both languages.
• Time zone: UTC/GMT is +4
• Average January temperatures: 23°C
• Average July temperatures: 38°C
• Annual rainfall: Unknown as rainfall in Sharjah is scant however the wettest months are considered to be January,... Read More
When To Go
When to go
The climate in Sharjah is considered most pleasant in the months between November and April. ...
Kids In Tow
What to do with Children in Tow
One of the best places to take children in Sharjah is the Sharjah Desert Park. The Arabian Wildlife ...
Health and Safety in Sharjah
Sharjah is the one emirate in the UAE that prohibits the sale, possession and/or consumption of alcohol. It is considered to be a safe ...
Muslim Information
