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Things to do in Sharjah

Posted on April 16, 2017May 5, 2025

What is there to do in Sharjah? The answer is there are many things to do in Sharjah- from souks to walks to museums and much more.

Shopping

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The Central Souk also know as Blue Souk

Even though I am not much of a shopping fan, let me start with shopping in Sharjah because that is the first thing I did there! I was staying close to Blue Souk (Central Souk) and that was the first place I walked to! There are local markets like Rolla Market and malls like City Center Mall. When it comes to shopping, there is plenty to explore in Sharjah. And if you still want more, Dubai is a short commute away.

Walks Around the Buharia Corniche 

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The Seagulls of Sharjah!

If I get to walk, I am happy and Sharjah is walking friendly. I was staying at the Royal Tulip Act hotel in Sharjah. Across the road was the promenade where I would walk to my hearts content and make friends with seagulls!

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Safe for Women!

I could walk during the day and I could safely walk at the night! I doubly love places which are safe for women.

Sharjah Light Festival

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The Sharjah Light Festival

If you can, go to Sharjah in the month of February when they celebrate the Sharjah Light Festival. The mosques are lit up and there are light shows at many places in the city. It is a unique festival that you will enjoy.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

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The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

The majestic Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization opened in 2008. The building originally used to be an indoor market. It is spread over two floors and many halls. It showcases the Islamic civilization to the world. My personal favorite was the section on gardens and their role in Islam!

Desert Safari

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Desert Safari in Sharjah

I have done desert safaris both in Dubai and Sharjah. Both have their own charms. On the Sharjah side it is quieter and it feels like you own the desert. There are rocks and sea fossils to enjoy. I did the safari with Mleiha,Β it was an amazing experience.

Sharjah Classic Car Museum

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Sharjah Classic Car Museum

If you are a connoisseur of old cars head to the Sharjah Classic Car Museum. They have a huge collection of old beauties from Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Ford, and many others.

Heart of Sharjah

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The Heart of Sharjah

The official website describes it as- “In restoring the traditional heritage areas of Sharjah and linking them together, not only is the Heart of Sharjah the first development of its kind, but it is also the region’s biggest heritage project to date. Seeking to reflect what Sharjah was like over half a century ago, the project will restore and revamp the city’s traditional areas to create a tourist and trade destination with contemporary artistic touches, yet retain the feel of the 1950s.” It is at the moment a work in progress. There are many souks in the area when you can enjoy for shopping or coffee.

Souk Al Jubail

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Al Jubail Souk, Sharjah

Souk Al Jubail is where you can buy fresh produces. In the evening there is a fish market, where auctions happen.

Mr. Ali, the general manager of the Souk showed us around. It was fun to watch the auction live, the amount of noise it generated, it was seen to be believed. Mr. Ali told us that many fishermen in the area were from Mumbai. He could speak in Hindi with the staff!

They have a section of fruits and vegetables which smells much nicer. They sell variety of dates there as well.

The Beach Town of Khor Fakkan

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The Beach Town of Khor Fakkan

Khor Fakkan is a beach town some distance away from the main city of Sharjah. You actually cross another emirates, Fujairah to reach Khor Fakkan.

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Al Badiya Mosque- The Oldest in UAE

The road goes via beautiful Hajar Mountains. Do remember to stop to see the oldest mosque in UAE the Al Badiya Mosque.

Trips Around Sharjah

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Trips Around Sharjah- Ajman

It is easy to visit Dubai and Ajman from Sharjah. So one could actually stay in Sharjah and still visit Dubai and explore all its attractions. However, I had been to Dubai just before this trip so I went to the nearest emirates, Ajman. There is a city bus service to Ajman, it is so close.

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There is a lot to do in Sharjah, what I list is just a short list! If you are a museum aficionado there is much more to explore in Sharjah.

PS. My trip to Sharjah was sponsored by Air Arabia and Sharjah Tourism Board

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20 thoughts on “Things to do in Sharjah”

  1. Veidehi says:
    April 17, 2017 at 12:34 am

    Wow amazing pictures Mridula and a lovely write up as aways πŸ™‚

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 17, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you Veidehi!

      Reply
  2. Ravish Mani says:
    April 17, 2017 at 12:40 am

    Great captures, Mridula, as usual. The Seagulls of Sharjah fascinated me most. It reminded me of the Golden Deer episode of Ramayana.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 17, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Ravish what a comparison! πŸ˜€

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  3. Maniparna Sengupta Majumder says:
    April 17, 2017 at 12:53 am

    The pictures are amazing, Mridula! Sharjah and shopping are anonymous πŸ˜€

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 17, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      Maniparna πŸ˜€ it has much more to offer!

      Reply
  4. Abhijit says:
    April 17, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Gorgeous pictures.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 17, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you Abhijit!

      Reply
  5. Trayee says:
    April 17, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Wonderful pictures Ma’am..I like The seagulls picture the most…

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 17, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you Trayee!

      Reply
  6. Rajeev Moothedath says:
    April 18, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Magnificent pics!

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 18, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Thank you Rajeev!

      Reply
  7. rupam { xhobdo } says:
    April 18, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Amazing pics. Loved the post.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 18, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Thank you Rupam!

      Reply
  8. Yogi Saraswat says:
    April 18, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Money works everywhere ! Their buildings are saying everything and their system is really nice . About Sharjah light festival , countless blog posts are coming πŸ™‚ . Its a must watch festival if you are in Sharjah in February .

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 18, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      Yogi they have put the money to good use!

      Reply
  9. Chaitali Patel says:
    April 18, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Nice snapshot of Sharjah. Only knew of it because of the cricket matches… but it does look like an interesting place to visit.

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 18, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Yes Chaitali, we need the same visa for all 7 emirates and many are close to one another! I was quite impressed with Sharjah too.

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  10. Vaisakhi says:
    April 20, 2017 at 11:28 am

    For once I am reading more about Sharjah and it has nothing to do with shopping or modern architecture. Now I totally want to go there πŸ˜€

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    1. Mridula Dwivedi says:
      April 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      I too was pleasantly surprised by the city!

      Reply

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I am Mridula Dwivedi and I started this blog in 2005. It has been an amazing ride. I have visited 33 countries till date! I have worked with many tourism boards and prominent travel companies. My blog was featured on the BBC and the Guardian.

I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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