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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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