In short, Sharjah is anti-Dubai. Absolutely "dry" emirate, where there is no alcohol, there are no cafes-hookahs and frank clothes are not allowed. To taste a sweet forbidden fruit is unreal, which somehow enlightens and makes to open your eyes wider in search of other, alternative entertainments. After all, in this third-largest emirate, there is something to see.

Sharjah is considered the cultural capital of the country, the abundance of unique museums, galleries and theaters can do honor to more than one European city .Add to this the modern architecture, and the traditional oriental bitches market, where you can safely spend half a day wandering from tray to tray in search of a souvenir or gold chain .Finally, Sharjah is the only emirate that is located on the Persian and Oman bays, and at the same time borders with Dubai .Life and hotels here are cheaper, but all the entertainment of the latter is literally "under the nose", so it is not surprising that despite its conservatism, Sharjah enjoys the invariable popularity of tourists .

How to call

8-10-971-6-telephone number

How to get here

Sharjah International Airport is located 15 km from the center, a taxi will cost from AED 40. You can get to Dubai by minibus, which depart every 30 minutes from Rolla Sq and cost Dh5. Taxis to Dubai can be caught all over the city, the fare is 20 Dhs, for joint taxis (which only go by dialing 4-5 passengers) - 4-5 dirham.

"Joint" taxi to Ras al Khaimah and Umm al-Kuwain can be found in the parking opposite the park on Al-Sharq Rd, the fare is 10-15 Dhs. Comfortable shuttles to Abu Dhabi (Dh30) and Al Ain (Dh30) depart from the taxi stand in the southwest of the fruit and vegetable market. Ajman can be reached for 15-20 Dhs.

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Sharjah's climate

March 1, Sunday Clear +24 ° C in the afternoon +15 ° C at night ° С water	2 March, Monday Clear +27 ° C in the afternoon +15 ° C at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Clear +27 ° C in the afternoon +16 ° C at night ° С water
Weather in Sharjah on 10 days

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+23

+24

+28

+32

+37

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+41

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+25

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+12

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+28

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+21

+17

+14

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+19

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Transport

There is no public transport in Sharjah, so the emirate will have to travel by foot or by taxi. In the last counters there, so the cost of the trip must be stipulated in advance (a trip within the center will cost 5-15Dh).

Hotels in Sharjah

Sharjah lags behind Dubai in the number of hotels, hotel construction here is very slow. A total of nine hotels of tourist class are located directly on the Persian Gulf, three - on the coast of Khaled Bay, the rest of the hotels are urban.

Nevertheless, there is some choice of accommodation facilities in Sharjah, and this is not only expensive hotels of high categories: there are hotels of the level of 2-3 "stars" and even motels - for example, Golden Beach Motel. See also the full list of hotels in Sharjah.

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Shopping: shops

As in other emirates, the main attraction point for tourists is the shopping areas of Sharjah: Al-Fahda shopping street, Jamal Abdul-Nasser, Sharjah Central Market (Sharjah-Suk, Blue Suk), Fish Market, Textile Bazaar, Gold Market in Yarmuk district, Iranian market and King Faisal Road street.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Sharjah

The main attractions of the city - the King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest in the Middle East, the ancient district of Meredzha, watchtowers along the coast of the Gulf of Al Khan, the Monument of the Holy Quran, the monument to Progress, numerous museums and exhibitions. By the way, historical finds from the ancient city of Meredzhi are of such great historical significance that it is often called "the museum treasury of the UAE."

In the local national park there is a miniature model of Sharjah where you can steer boats or cars on remote control, ride a bike along special routes, among which there is even a "fear tunnel" .In the park Al-Majaz there is a hundred-meter fountain (the third largest in the world), next to which you can ride on the largest in the region of the Ferris wheel "Eye of the Emirates" .Al Jazeera Park is a favorite place for walks and local residents, and tourists .Cricket, windsurfing and diving are popular in Sharjah, which can also be practiced in the eastern enclave of Khor-Fakkan .But the night life of the emirate of Sharjah is not rich: there are no bars and typical European entertainment establishments .But you can spend the evening at a local Arab club with national music .

Fans of wild fun (and alcohol) can be selected in the evenings to Dubai (130 km), spending 25-40 DHS on a taxi.

Sharjah Museums

In the Art Area (Area of ​​Arts) is the Art Museum of Sharjah, where all the most significant exhibitions of contemporary and foreign artists are held. Located Art Area opposite the Heritage Area, on the other side of Burj Avenue. The museum is open from Sat to Thurs from 8 am to 8 pm, on Fridays from 4 to 8 pm. The International Art Biennale is also hosted here.

In the Archaeological Museum (Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr alQassimi Road, Sat-Thurs 9-13: 00, 17-20: 00, Fri 17-20: 00), one can learn more about the history and development of the region from the Stone Age to our days. The collection includes coins, ornaments, pots and ancient tools, as well as models of graves and graves, artifacts with the first form of writing. Entry is 5 Dhs, children are free.

The desert park of Sharjah is considered unique, 28 km from the city along the highway Al Dhaid .It includes three unique museums on the territory of more than a thousand square meters .km: Museum of Natural History, Center for Arabian Wildlife and Children's Farm .The museum will be interesting to people of all ages, there is an extensive collection about the flora and fauna of the Arabian desert, and five halls have been created: Travel through Sharjah, People and Nature, Time Travel, Living Desert and Life of the Sea .The Center for Arabian Wildlife contains more than 100 different species of animals, including reptiles and insects .A children's farm is a holiday for the most important guests of the country .Kids can get to know the life of the real farm, see, touch and even feed the sheep, chickens, goat, and communicate with the general darling .Opening hours of the park: all-Thurs 9-17: 30, fr 14-17: 30, Tues - off .Entrance ticket: adults 15 dirhams, children 12-16 years old 5 dirhams, children under 12 years old free . Photo Sharjah (28)