United Arab Emirates

Emirate of Sharjah

Things to Do in Sharjah

Things to Do in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Attractions

Things to Do in Sharjah

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Desert Safari Trip, 6 Hour Fun, Friends & Family, Camel Ride & Dinner Included.
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Bus Tours
from $27.14 per adult
Five Emirates Tour in a Day from Dubai - Know the East-Coast.
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Bus Tours
from $90.00 per adult
Sharjah City Tour from Dubai
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Bus Tours
from $19.00 per adult
Desert Safari Tour, 6 Hour Fun, Family & Friends, Camel Ride & Dinner Included.
10
Bus Tours
from $27.14 per adult
The Sunset Lounge Escape
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Private Sightseeing Tours
from $103.00 per adult
Full-Day Guided Hatta Sightseeing Tour with Kayaking Experience
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Shore Excursions
from $110.00 per adult
Sharjah City Capital of the Arab World Semi-private Cultural Tour
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Bus Tours
from $110.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & 7 Live Show's
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Bus Tours
from $26.53 per adult
Overnight Camping
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from $152.00 per adult
Mleiha Desert Hack - Horseback Riding Tour with Transfers from Dubai
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from $78.52 per adult (price varies by group size)

Top Attractions in Sharjah

1. Al Montazah Parks

Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks

Temporarily closed

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Actually, it includes two parks, Pearls Kingdom is a Water Park and Island of Legends themed amusement park.

2. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Speciality Museums

This is a most unique collection of Islamic objects form several centuries.

3. Sharjah Aquarium

Aquariums

The aquarium, built by locals and British experts, enables visitors to make a journey underwater and discover marine…

4. Arabian Wildlife Center

Zoos

Open now

This gives a unique view of the activity of the huge array of nocturnal and crepuscular animals, bats, birds and…

5. Al Majaz Waterfront

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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This is a modern collection of restaurants situated around a musical animated water feature which occurs every 30 mins.

6. Mleiha Archaeological Centre

History Museums

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With a number of futuristic adventures to participate in, the country strives to preserve its natural and national…

7. Buhaira Corniche

Bodies of Water

The mosque in the midst of the Al Majaz waterfront is the centrepiece.

8. Al Noor Mosque

Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Al Noor Masjid has been erected in the vicinity of landmark popular icons of Sharjah; the famous Blue Souq, Al Jazirah…

9. Sharjah Classic Car Museum

Speciality Museums

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The cars date back to the early 1900s to the late 1980s and contain legendary models including the Beetle, Model T…

10. Rain Room

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a permanent location for an interactive installation that has been to London, New York, Los Angeles and China.

11. Sharjah Art Museum

Art Museums

It is the foundation that organize Sharjah Art Biennale in UAE.

12. Al Noor Island

National Parks • Islands

Open now

And has been lovingly developed into a tropical oasis in the middle of the city.

13. Sharjah Fish Market

Farmers Markets

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The two-floor souq is designed and built according to Islamic architecture, which matches the architecture of the…

14. Al Mahatta Museum

Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Its the oldest airport in UAE converted to museum now.

15. Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums

The museum presents an extraordinary exhibition of material related to the role of Sharjah and as a trading port on the…

16. Wasit Wetland Centre

Nature & Wildlife Areas

This oasis attract a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species.

17. Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park

Natural History Museums

probably only Air Conditioned museum in the world where Wild Animals are kept in open and visitors are in AC.

18. King Faisal Mosque

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Sharjah’s King Faisal Mosque was built in the 1980s and is an iconic landmark in a very central location.

19. Sharjah Science Museum

Science Museums

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This state-of-the-art facility educates and entertains, encouraging knowledge about the world around us.

20. Sharjah National Park

National Parks • Parks

Has a well-maintained kids play area, tri-cycling facilities, walking track, barbecue places and a small cafeteria.

21. Souq al Jubail

Shopping Malls

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It's a spacious, modern building, built next to the Sharjah Creek, across the road from Al Jubail Bus Station.

22. Sharjah Fort - Al Hisn

History Museums

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Sharjah Fort is a small, restored fortification close to the newly (and ongoingly) renovated heritage district.

23. Discovery Center

Science Museums

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There are many themed areas of play that focus on careers, and science.

24. Eye of the Emirates Wheel

Lookouts

Open now

Ferris wheel takes you up and down showing you Sharjah from different vantage points.

25. Sharjah Heritage Museum

History Museums

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Heritage Museum of Sharjah has displays that trace UAE’s history, rich culture and traditions.

26. Heart of Sharjah

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Heart of Sharjah project is located in modern-day Sharjah and is in close proximity to the Sharjah Corniche and other…

27. Quran Roundabout

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Huge, imposing buildings proclaiming the power and might and wealth of this Emirate.

28. Al Ittihad Square Park

Parks

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It is located between two iconic landmarks in the Emirate - the Sharjah Souk which is now 4 decades old and the King…

29. The Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences Planetarium

Observatories & Planetariums

It takes you on a journey from early astronomy basics (astrolabe etc) all the way through to the International Space…

30. American University of Sharjah

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Went to AUS with my daughter to see if it would be a good fit for her.

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Tours & Sightseeing

Cultural & Theme Tours

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