Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is the capital of the emirate of the same name in the United Arab Emirates, lying on the Persian Gulf coast next to Dubai. It is regarded as the cultural center of the country, with numerous museums, a restored heritage area and active arts institutions such as the Sharjah Art Foundation. Visitors explore the Al Noor Mosque, traditional markets such as the Central Souq, known as the Blue Souq, and the waterfront around Khalid Lagoon and Al Majaz.
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Things to do in Sharjah
- Dubai 4-Hour Red Dunes Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Falcon · 4 h · from $33 · 5.0/5 (546 reviews)
- VIP Desert Safari Dubai with ATV Ride Camel & BBQ Buffet Dinner · 7 h · from $12.84 · 4.9/5 (416 reviews)
- Old Dubai Shopping Tour (Textile, Spice and Gold Souq) · 5 h · from $60 · 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Dubai Private Evening Red Dunes Safari, BBQ & Premium Camp · 7 h · from $275 · 5.0/5 (1,130 reviews)
- Morning Half Day Dubai City Tour · 4 h · from $48 · 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Premium Camp & optional Quad Bike · 7 h · from $55 · 5.0/5 (2,471 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+4 · 10 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- Arabic
- On the map
- 25.36° N, 55.43° E
Near Sharjah
- Ajman · 10 km away
- Dubai · 23 km away
- Umm Al Quwain · 25 km away
- Palm Jumeirah · 40 km away
- Ras Al Khaimah · 74 km away
- Fujairah · 95 km away
More of United Arab Emirates
Explore United Arab Emirates · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Palm Jumeirah · Ras Al Khaimah · Fujairah
Where to stay
Coral Beach Resort - Sharjah
9.4/10 · 143 reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences
9.4/10 · 94 reviews
Occidental Sharjah Grand
9.2/10 · 118 reviews
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
9.2/10 · 102 reviews
Red Castle Hotel
9.2/10 · 29 reviews
Marbella Resort Sharjah
9/10 · 126 reviews
Pullman Sharjah
9/10 · 88 reviews
The Act Hotel Sharjah
8.8/10 · 51 reviews
Holiday International Sharjah
8.8/10 · 5 reviews
Fairmont Ajman
8.6/10 · 101 reviews