City Sightseeing Sharjah (CSS) has announced a series of discounted packages over the summer to enable UAE residents as well as tourists to take a real look into Sharjah’s unique history, culture and attractions. The CSS buses have become an icon of Sharjah tourism and the new offers will provide an opportunity to enjoy 24 and 48 hour tours of the city.
The 24-hour option from CSS, which was launched by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with City Sightseeing Worldwide, is dedicated exclusively to sightseeing in Sharjah, providing the chance to appreciate the reasons behind the city’s titles of ‘Islamic Culture Capital’ and ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’. The ticket entitles passengers to enjoy cultural, leisure and night tours, and offers advice on discounts for restaurants, shopping and attractions.
The 48-hour (Explorer) ticket offers a similar package, but it also includes a free ride on the Eye of Emirates, free entrance to Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum, free entrance to seven museums along the tour and free entrance to Al Noor Island and Butterfly House.
The summer offer runs June, July, August and September, and – with the exception of the Explorer package – children below 12 years old are free. On showing their Emirates IDs, passengers will be entitled to a 50% discount for 24-hour tickets (50 AED above 12 years old) and a 20% discount for 48-hour/Explorer tickets (120 AED for adults and 65 AED for 5-12 year olds.) The 24-hour and 48-hour options are valid for 72-hours during the summer.
Ahmed Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq, said the sightseeing attraction is not just an incentive to draw overseas tourists to the emirate, but a way for residents to enjoy their homeland from a different perspective.
Tickets for the tours are available from more than 60 destinations across Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai.
