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, February and March. Rainfall can sometimes be accompanied by tropical storms so keep a pair of rubber boots handy.