🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Sharjah Art Museum
- ✓Al Noor Mosque
- ✓Sharjah Heritage Area
- ✓Al Qasba
- ✓Al Qasba
- ✓Blue Souk (Central Market)
- ✓Sharjah Aquarium
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Sharjah
Sharjah
Known as the cultural capital of the UAE, the city has achieved modern development while cherishing traditional Islamic culture.
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Recommended Hotels in Sharjah
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort
- ★Radisson Blu Sharjah
- ★Pullman Sharjah
- ★Al Bait Sharjah
- ★Centro Sharjah
- ★City Tower Hotel
- ★Lou Lou'a Beach Resort
- ★ibis Sharjah (budget)
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Bait Al Naboodah Cafe
$$Traditional Emirati in heritage house
•Arjwan
$$Arabic and international cuisine
•Al Reef Lebanese Bakery
$Authentic Lebanese manakish and mezze
•Qwaider Al Nabulsi
$Palestinian sweets and knafeh
•Al Mallah Sharjah
$Popular Lebanese shawarma and juice bar
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Blue Souk (Central Market)Traditional souk
600+ shops: carpets, jewelry, perfumes, electronics. Bargaining expected. Iconic blue tile architecture. Air-conditioned.
- •Mega Mall SharjahShopping mall
Large mall with international brands, hypermarket, family entertainment. Less crowded than Dubai. Good value.
- •Al Arsa SoukHeritage market
Traditional covered souk in Heritage Area. Antiques, handicrafts, textiles, spices. Atmospheric old-style market. Fixed and bargaining prices.
- •City Centre SharjahShopping mall
Modern mall with 150+ stores, cinema, dining. Convenient location. Family-friendly facilities.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Sharjah is alcohol-free emirate - no alcohol anywhere
- • More conservative dress code than Dubai - cover shoulders and knees
- • Much cheaper than Dubai - great for budget travelers
- • Close to Dubai (30 mins) - can combine both cities
- • Museums free or very cheap - excellent value
- • Sharjah Airport often cheaper flights than Dubai
- • Thursday-Friday weekend can be crowded at family attractions
- • Al Noor Mosque tours great introduction to Islam
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - March
💰Daily Budget
$80-150/day
👥Popular With
Culture LoversFamiliesBudget TravelersArt Enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+4
💬Local Language
Arabic, English
💱Currency
AED (UAE Dirham)
📅Sharjah 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Art & Culture
🌅
Morning2h
🎭
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
💡 Excellent collection of Islamic art and science. Free entry on Wednesdays.
☀️
Afternoon2.5h
🎭
Sharjah Art Museum & Arts Area
💡 Contemporary Arab art. Arts Square has multiple galleries and heritage houses.
🌙
Evening2h
Al Qasba Canal Walk
💡 Waterfront promenade with Eye of the Emirates Ferris wheel. Restaurants and cafes.
💡Tips
- •Sharjah is alcohol-free emirate - no alcohol anywhere
- •More conservative dress code than Dubai - cover shoulders and knees
- •Much cheaper than Dubai - great for budget travelers
- •Close to Dubai (30 mins) - can combine both cities