10 Places to Visit in Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
You may not have heard of it, but less than 30km from the cosmopolitan city of Dubai is an Emirate known as the Cultural Capital of the Arab World. This lesser-known destination, compared to its neighbours Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is a beautiful coastal city in the聽Middle East聽where life continues in true Arabian tradition.
As the third largest Emirate, Sharjah is half the size of Dubai. It may be right next to Dubai, but it feels a world away from the cosmopolitan Emirate.
From magnificent architecture and mosques to cultural museums and light shows, and entertainment, there are many things to do in聽Sharjah聽and Sharjah attractions provide the perfect blend of Islamic culture and modernism. I spent 5 nights in Sharjah and was really surprised by the Emirate. If you are unsure what to do in Sharjah, here are my favourite places to visit in Sharjah to inspire you.
What I love about Sharjah is that it has some fantastic museums to visit, and right in the heart of Sharjah stands the grand building of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. This defining landmark of Sharjah is an interesting museum, especially for cultural solos. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
As the third largest Emirate, Sharjah is half the size of Dubai. It may be right next to Dubai, but it feels a world away from the cosmopolitan Emirate.
From magnificent architecture and mosques to cultural museums and light shows, and entertainment, there are many things to do in聽Sharjah聽and Sharjah attractions provide the perfect blend of Islamic culture and modernism. I spent 5 nights in Sharjah and was really surprised by the Emirate. If you are unsure what to do in Sharjah, here are my favourite places to visit in Sharjah to inspire you.
What I love about Sharjah is that it has some fantastic museums to visit, and right in the heart of Sharjah stands the grand building of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. This defining landmark of Sharjah is an interesting museum, especially for cultural solos. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Places to Visit in Sharjah
Guide Location: United Arab Emirates » Sharjah
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lisa Eldridge
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Guide Location: United Arab Emirates » Sharjah
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lisa Eldridge
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation
- Maraya Art Centre
- Eye of the Emirates
- Masrah Al Qasba
- Blue Souk
- Bait Al Naboodah Museum
- Sharjah Heritage Museum
- Al Midfaa House
- Sharjah Fort
- Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
- Souk Al Arsah
- Sharjah Art Museum
- Sharjah Rain Room
- Sharjah Aquarium
- Sharjah Maritime Museum
- Al Noor Island
- Butterfly House
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- Al Majaz Park
- Fun World
- Al Majaz Amphitheatre
- Sharjah National Park
- Sharjah Archaeology Museum
- Al-Noor Mosque
- Sharjah Science Museum
- Classic Cars Museum
- King Faisal Mosque
- The Act Hotel Sharjah
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