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Located in the Heritage Area in the UAE’s oldest souq, you’ll find some decent-quality handi-crafts, carpets and souvenirs. Get ready for some intense haggling.
Located in the Heritage Area in the UAE’s oldest souq, you’ll find some decent-quality handi-crafts, carpets and souvenirs. Get ready for some intense haggling.
Opening Times: Sat-Thu 9am-1:30pm and 4-10pm, Fri 9am-noon and 4-10pm
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sharjahAlso called the Blue Souq, this shopping centre boast over 600 stores which are spread over two double storey buildings that are joined by two footbridges. The ground floor has all the designer boutiques and gold and jewellery shops. If you’re after something a bit more affordable and different, the upstairs shops stock pashminas, rugs and curiosities from places such as Afghanistan and Rajasthan. Don’t forget to bargain and always shop around and compare prices. If you can, go shopping in the evening – during the day it is overrun with tourists.
sharjahA real exercise in luxury with over 140 designer shops, cafes including a Starbucks, restaurants, cinemas and a 24hr supermarket. There is also Antic Land, the first and largest indoor theme park which has a monorail, rollercoaster, haunted house, 3D cinema with the latest kid’s movies, and a mini ferris wheel.
sharjahA sweet shop that specializes in dates, which are packed into small gift boxes and make nice souvenirs.
sharjahA massive bookshop with a café and reasonable English language section with fiction and travel books; lf you wish to use the internet it costs DH5 per hour.
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sharjahProbably the best out of Sharjah’s museums, the exhibit details local customs, traditions, and arts and crafts before the discovery of oil.
sharjahThis place is a former pearl trader’s home and a lush example of early Emirati architecture.
sharjahThis is the oldest public school in Sharjah; it was founded in 1935. The Al-Hisn Fort is located on the eastern side.
sharjahThis place is the center piece of the Arts Area; it is renowned as having one of the UAE’s largest and most extraordinary collections of art. It is also the annual organizer of the Sharjah Biennal. The permanent collection houses watercolours, oil paintings and lithographs from the 18th and 19th century. Most of the collection is from the ruling family’s collection but the curators’ stage regular shows of local and international contemporary artists. The building also has a café.
sharjahThis place is in a restored creek-side house with lots of artists’ studios set around the courtyard. In the evenings you’ll find the artists working here and you chat chat to them about their work. Also in the area are the Very Special Arts Centre (568 7812) which is a gallery and workshop for disabled artists and the Emirates Fine Arts Society (568 4488) which displays the work of local artists.
sharjahIf you’ve ever wanted to anything and everything about Islam then this museum is the place to go. A new establishment in a converted souq on the waterfront, the ground floor galleries shows different aspects of Islamic faith such as the Five Pillars of Islam and the rituals of hajj. Other parts of floor plan show the scientific achievements in the Arab world, especially in the areas of mathematics and astronomy. The upper floors contain over 1400 years of Islamic art showcasing manuscripts, ceramics, armour, woodwork, textiles and jewellery. The centerpiece however would be the central dome of the building which has a striking blue zodiac mosaic.
sharjahThe building itself is quite impressive, surrounded by manicured lawns but inside you’ll find extensive and fascinating exhibits on Sharjah’s past. The exhibits, accompanied by audiovisual interpretations, range from the earliest archaeological finds, circa 5000 BC to the present day. Artifacts include jewellery, ceramics and weapons. Note: Wednesday afternoon admission is for women only.
sharjahSeahorses, clownfish, moray eels and sharks are some of the 250 plus creatures you’ll find here at Sharjah’s newest attraction.
sharjahNext door to the Aquarium, this museum opened in mid-2009. Here you’ll find wooden dhows, fishing tools including devices used in pearl diving and photographs that acknowledge Sharjah’s sea heritage.
sharjahThis strip, which runs on both banks of a canal and are linked by a twinkling bridge, has a great assortment of cafes, restaurants and family-orientated entertainment. The strip itself is a car-free zone and strolling is encouraged though be prepared for crowds on Friday nights and Saturdays. For a grand view of the city there is the Eye of the Emirates (Sun-Thu 4pm-midnight, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat 10am-midnight. Adult AED30, child AED15) which is a 60m high Ferris Wheel or for view closer to the ground you can go on a cruise on an abra (per 15min, ride adult AED10, child AED5). There is also a go-kart track (Sun-Thu 3pm-1am, Fri & Sat 10am-1am, per 30min solo AED20, duo AED 30, family AED40) or there are carousels. There is also a cinema, the Grand Buheirah Cinema (556 2200, Buheirah Corniche, tickets AED30 or VIP seating AED50).
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sharjahThis restaurant has impressive views of the Gulf that compliment the elaborate seafood dishes here. It is always packed so book ahead.
sharjahA seafood restaurant that serves fried or grilled shrimps, tuna fish and seafood platters at reasonable prices.
sharjahThis place is renowned for its pleasant décor, gracious staff and delicious Thai meals. If you like you food spicy though then you’ll have to indicate it to the staff; vegetarians are in for a treat here.
sharjahThis place serves traditional Lebanese food but you’ll probably find yourself preoccupied with the flashy décor that features deep purple walls, black furniture and Arabic designs.
sharjahThis place serves Pakastani and oriental cuisine – the bbq is the best pick on the menu.
sharjahGood food and great service, this place serves bbq and grill food.
sharjahOne of the many branches of this popular chain that serves Lebanese mezze, shwarma and grilled meats.
sharjahAuthentic Persian cuisine is the order of the day here which fills up quickly with expat Emirate families (you can book private booths here). One of the best things on the menu is the ‘Zereshk Polo Meat’ which is rice with Iranian red barberries and chicken or meat.
sharjahA traditional coffeehouse overlooking the lagoon serving mint teas, local coffee, ginger milk and Arabic snacks.
sharjahStylish café serving continental breakfasts, sandwiches and strong espresso.