City Overview & History
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Sharjah Residents
The psyche here is the same as that throughout the UAE – residents are proud…
Sharjah History
The history of Sharjah begins 5000 years ago when it was one of the wealthiest…
Sharjah Today
Sharjah continues to excel in the economic sense by having the biggest vehicle market in…
Annual Temperature
Month Average Temperature (High) Average Temperature (Low) January 23 °C 12 °C…
When to go
The climate in Sharjah is considered most pleasant in the months between November and April.
Places to Visit
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What to do with Children in Tow
One of the best places to take children in Sharjah is the Sharjah Desert Park.…
Sharjah Desert Park
This park is located 26 kilometers from the city centre and has four venues stretched…
Sharjah Maritime Museum
Next door to the Aquarium, this museum opened in mid-2009. Here you’ll find wooden dhows,…
Sharjah Aquarium
Seahorses, clownfish, moray eels and sharks are some of the 250 plus creatures you’ll find…
Sharjah Archaeological Museum
The building itself is quite impressive, surrounded by manicured lawns but inside you’ll find extensive…
Organized Tours
Best of the city in one day
Given that Sharjah is highly regarded as the cultural heart of the UAE, you should…
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Flight
Duration: 5hrs (approx) Depart Time: 5:00am (approximately) – you MUST confirm your exact departure time…
4×4 Dubai Desert Safari
Duration: 5hrs Departure Time: 3:40pm – hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior…
Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour
This tour departs from centrally located hotels in Dubai so if you are staying in…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety in Sharjah
Sharjah is the one emirate in the UAE that prohibits the sale, possession and/or consumption…
Hotels
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Crystal Plaza Hotel – Sharjah
The biggest draw card for this establishment is that it is cheap, otherwise it is…
Golden Beach Motel
This place is reported to offer ‘best value for money’; there are 59 rooms, some…
Green House Resort
There are 90 well-furnished rooms here and the public beach is just a short walk…
Sharjah Youth Hostel
This place has originally been described as ‘not appealing’ but this hostel is still considered…
Al Sharq Hotel
Another city based hotel, this one offers a restaurant, business centre, shuttle bus to the…
Shopping
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Khlas Malaki Dates
A sweet shop that specializes in dates, which are packed into small gift boxes and…
Souq al-Arsa
Located in the Heritage Area in the UAE’s oldest souq, you’ll find some decent-quality handi-crafts,…
Sharjah Mega Mall
A real exercise in luxury with over 140 designer shops, cafes including a Starbucks, restaurants,…
Central Souq
Also called the Blue Souq, this shopping centre boast over 600 stores which are spread…
Restaurants
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Caffe Undici
Stylish café serving continental breakfasts, sandwiches and strong espresso. Phone:574 1111 Location: Marbella Resort, Buheirah…
Al-Gahwa al-Shaabiya
A traditional coffeehouse overlooking the lagoon serving mint teas, local coffee, ginger milk and Arabic…
Automatic Restaurant
One of the many branches of this popular chain that serves Lebanese mezze, shwarma and…
Mushmaool Arabic Grill Restaurant
Good food and great service, this place serves bbq and grill food. Phone: 06 5754244…
Transportation - Getting Around
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From the airport
A taxi ride from the airport in Sharjah will costs on average DH20. The Mowsalat…
