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- adam e1 contributionVery fun and my favorite ride was the red and yellow that went down and with friends and we ate pizzaWritten March 5, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- pegasustrDubai, United Arab Emirates216 contributions5 out of 5; Almost next to Dubai very cheap to enter and a great museum. I am suprised why it is not much promoted by travel agencies and advertised. It is public museum probably it is the reason why it is less known.
You can spend 2-3 hours easily and learn a lot about the religion and traditions as well as history.
If you are in Dubai/Sharjah; and want to visit a museum; it is probably the best option. You can combine with Sharjah aquarium that is not far.Written April 8, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - NBab7 contributionsTook my little ones there on Monday Morning (Closed on Sundays).
My little ones loved it! From the beginning where their pictures were taken, to the actual aquarium with view of the different sea species.
The aquarium was quiet, so my little ones were free to run about. There were security at every spot point, they were pretty helpful as well.
The souvenir shop was quiet affordable, so was the my little ones framed picture.
It is not as bit as the Dubai Mall Aquarium! but for the little ones this is more than enough. It also costs 15Dhs for the younger ones and 25 dhs for adults! so affordable!!!!Written November 9, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Anshuman T1 contributionChildren can enjoy the 3 areas. It was a good experience. There is domestication area, museum, and something else. Very niceWritten April 15, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MollyMonchaya754 contributionsWell organized, well developed, good for everyone, family with kids can enjoy playground or biking. Solo, couples, friends can enjoy cafeteria viewing a nice water view. I was there about 6pm a little before sunset, it was a great time to visit because the weather is cool and breezing. You can enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Highly recommend this place.Written March 30, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - GeraldineGG85Washington DC, DC9 contributionsWe did the Mleiha Landscapes 1-hour excursion in a Dune Buggy. We had a great experience. The ride was exhilarating and the driver took amazing photos of us. Highly recommend!Written April 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Ettienne RVienna Region, Austria41 contributionsGreat place for active sporty types. Evening times (prayer times) offer a wonderfull vibe and great experienceWritten April 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Krishna PanthulaUnited Kingdom117 contributionsSeen Al Noor Mosque from outside while driving in car with family so brilliant and wonderful to watch. Pics are not so good as it was taken in driving car.Written December 22, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- KH4KILondon, UK291 contributionsOne of the best places for car lovers. An elegant collection with details of the model to get you educated as well.
Nicely build and you need 30 to 45 mins to visit the whole place.
Also, it is easily approachable.
Boys who love cars will definitely love it.
Ticket price: 10 AED opens 8 to 8 and closes on Fri.Written June 19, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Oreste GBologna, Italy981 contributionsNew structure run by young people. Special experience to try. Low cost. Try to get into the reserved slot otherwise you overlap with others and enjoy the experience less. Only downside is that if you are in dubai it is a bit farWritten April 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- scottofhawaiiHonolulu, HI7,779 contributionsI came to Sharjah for a few days to see and learn a little bit (maybe very little) of traditional Islamic and Arabic culture after a deluge of Dubai modernity and hedonism, and Abu Dhabi extragance and excess. I started my adventure at this great - not that large not too small - art museum. I think this is a very special museum in a very special part of Sharjah.
There are quite a few museums and attractions in this older, central area of the city. I must say though I found it to be quite quiet and lacking energy, or maybe it was some sort of off-vibe I was feeling. We are all trying to find our way in this still young Covid era, and that's probably what is going on around here. Tourists haven't come back yet.. So what to say about what I saw at the Art Museum?
You know I'm not some kind of major art critic (or a minor one for that matter) who can speak intelligently about the different aspects of art such as line, space, form, etc. - I'd be plagiarizing something I read if I did. I can tell you my feelings about my visit though. One thing I felt was lucky and honored to have met and been assisted by Maythaa, a museum staff member (guide?).
As I was moving between around the museum, it was nice chatting with Maythaa. Actually she first helped me understand some Arabic language (مفترس/farasa?muftaris?) that concerned some artwork I saw at exhibition elsewhere. That's a whole nother story though. Because of her presence, I felt like I didn't come to this museum alone (which I actually did).
Here I was introduced to an artist named David Roberts. He was a 19th century illustrator from Scotland who came to the Middle East and sketched a large body of work that became series of lithographs. Many of them are displayed on a whole wing of the first floor. All are of a similar landscape style. The works displayed here are not really my cup of tea though so to speak. Since photography had not yet come to fruition during that time period, what was most important about art back then was to capture images as they truly existed, not with any kind of artistic interpretation. I see Robert's role in these works as being more like a documentarian rather than an artist.
The second floor held two exhibits of what I feel would be considered more artistic. One wing was the museum's permanent exhibit on modern and contemporary Arab art. The other has an exhibition from an outside museum group where I really lost my focus and trend of thought and didn't see much of. I really enjoyed that first permanent however.
The range of artists and their works are too varied in scope and style for me comment on. It would take much too long for me to write about it, and I've spent more time than is appropriate on this review already. I'll just tell you I was really happy roaming around these works. I pretty much was alone had the whole wing to myself. I actually sang a little out loud which is quite odd for me to write down for you to read. You know there was this one little boy and his mother here for a short period of time as well. His excitement being here was infectious, and I enjoyed seeing and hearing him run around as well as his mother's gentle way of teaching him about what they were seeing. This was music too.
In that second exhibition from the outside museum group, there was a large group of university age students just starting a tour. I decided to go to the end of the wing so I wouldn't disturb or be disturbed by them. As I started looking at some of the art is when I noticed there was a security guard watching me. As I moved along the wing from room to room, he followed me always standing nearby. As you can imagine, this made me feel very uncomfortable - so uncomfortable that that I left and saw less than a quarter of the exhibit. I went back downstairs and sat at the snackbar and had some water. I told Maythaa about this, and she mentioned that other guests there have had similar experiences as well.
Like I mentioned before, it was really wonderful meeting Maythaa. She was very caring and helpful for me as a guest. She is communicative and well informed about the museum and its art. I was glad to meet her for other reasons than my visit to the museum as well.
I find it odd that came to another country and hardly met any of the people actually from that country. The only people I've really been with here in the UAE are expatriates. Don't get me wrong, most everyone is great and I enjoy speaking with them, but it would be nice to get to know people who are from here as well. I'm glad I got this opportunity with Maytha. Although we come from different cultures that at times seem to be at odds with each other, I'm learning how similar we really are and that the differences we do have, such as the way we dress or what we eat, are superficial, and the interactions we have are what counts.Written November 7, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Nadine3 contributionsWe had a lovely morning at Al Noor island. Mark from the café did an excellent job and was very knowledgeable about the island. We will definitely come back.Written May 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Escape To Find PeaceUnited Arab Emirates642 contributionsBoth regular fishes and sea fishes are available in the purest form. At times they are a little more expensive than the regular supermarkets. And, there are times where you get it much more cheaper!! Cleanliness is maintained. Do in the morning and you might even get today's best picks!Written January 11, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Aaron RChicago, IL15 contributionsAs someone who works in aviation, I was very impressed by this gem of a museum. For enthusiasts, there are not many other places to see parts of a de Havilland Comet or a Vickers VC-10. Great exhibits on Imperial Airways' stopovers in Sharjah and Air Arabia today, but I was most surprised by the section on how aircraft fly--it compared various aspects to what we see in nature and birds, insects, etc. Really well assembled for a topic I would normally skip over. Of note: parking inside the gate is free!Written March 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- PA4 contributionsa beautiful place to visit to understand the ships and sea life of UAE. A very big collection of different things related to sea was there a nice place to visit with kids and families.Written September 4, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharjah
- The top attractions to visit in Sharjah are:
- Al Montazah Parks
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
- Sharjah Aquarium
- Arabian Wildlife Center
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- The best outdoor activities in Sharjah according to Tripadvisor travelers are: See all outdoor activities in Sharjah on Tripadvisor
- The best day trips from Sharjah according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes
- 1 Hour Fossil Rock Buggy Tour + VIP BBQ Dinner & Entertainment Show | 2 seater
- Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & 7 Live Show's
- Abu Dhabi Guided City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets From Dubai
- Abu Dhabi City Tour with Desert Safari Adventure
- The most popular things to do in Sharjah with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Al Montazah Parks
- Mleiha Archaeological Centre
- Al Noor Island
- Al Noor Mosque
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization