Sharjah was highly rated for family friendly trips by 132 guests from the United Kingdom!Sharjah travel guide
Out of the Desert and Into the Future
By the Persian Gulf, Sharjah is the capital of the emirate of the same name – the only one in the UAE to have a coastline on 2 gulfs.
Although not as internationally famous as its neighbour Dubai, Sharjah still has an exciting mix of old and new. The skyline is a backdrop of skyscrapers and many modern public buildings were designed by the ruling sheikh.
In sharp contrast is the Sharjah Heritage Area, the city’s oldest part. Here historic houses line pedestrian streets boasting some of the best museums, including the excellent Islamic Museum. On its northern edge is 19th-century Al Hisn Fort, an Arabic-style building once home to the ruling family.
Shopping in Sharjah is as big as in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Its shopping centres include Ansar Mall and Mega Mall, while a more traditional experience can be found in Souk al-Arsah and the Blue Souk, so called because of its blue tiles and roof. Across the park is King Faisal Mosque, a gift from the Saudi king.
Outside the city is a desert park, camel racing track and Sharjah Airport, the only place where you can drink alcohol. Find nearby hotels and apartments on Booking.com.
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What guests said about Sharjah:
Monikako
Australia
4.0
Stale smelly rooms and hallway, wet carpet, bed as hard as...
Stale smelly rooms and hallway, wet carpet, bed as hard as the floor. The free internet works but does not allow viber or messenger phone calls. You must use their phone to call out.(seriously) however it does allow text messages. Amazing thai massage lady (thankyou), pool was nice and clean.
눇The beach was great
Anonymous
United Arab Emirates
10
The corniche at Sharjah is beautiful and a stay at the...
The corniche at Sharjah is beautiful and a stay at the Hilton a must. The hotel overlook the bay and at night dhows cross the water in romantic lighting.
A visit to butterfly world on the enchanted island is a must at night where you can experience a truly relaxing evening.
The souk is full of surprises and you can find real value for your money in the many little shops.
The Hilton hotel is good value for money and the personnel friendly and efficient.
I do recommend the swimming pools to stay open till 12h00 pm in summer since it is the best time for relaxing at the pool. Closing at 19h00 pm does not make sense since swimming is the best after the heat of the day.
Jamal
Oman
8.0
Nice budget place for holiday specially dubai too close for...
Nice budget place for holiday specially dubai too close for fun and families enjoyment activities though traffic everywhere and unfortunate to say majority drivers on roads have no respect to each others?! They just want you to move as if you have no right to slowdown looking for any specific shop or restaurant...etc Even changing lines you have to do it by force else nobody on traffic give you any chances and blowing car horns never stops for no reason?????
Samarraie
United Arab Emirates
8.0
Bohairah is the lake which surrounded with trees and gardens...
Bohairah is the lake which surrounded with trees and gardens and restaurants
Old soqe .. its a shopping center to buy Gold and galleries
Museums for History
long bridge in U.A.E
beach
Hotels
birds market and animals
Mufaddal
United Arab Emirates
8.0
Sharjah is a family centric city with a major part being...
Sharjah is a family centric city with a major part being residential and activities are family centric. Bars, clubs and shisha smoking is entirely absent.
Some key areas is the old central souq, corniche and its parallel street of Jamal abd al nasser filled with Arab roasteries offering fresh Arabica coffee, Lebanese pastries and sweets and many traditional Arab restaurants with unique dishes. The corniche ends up in the newly developed majaz waterfront which has more upmarket restaurants my favourite being Zaroob middle eastern fusion food. Coming to sharjah isn't complete without visiting the 'heart of sharjah' which is a collection of souqs with spices, coffee and textile trading shops & many museums. The entire area has been restored to the traditional architecture from decades before and is a must visit if you enjoy time travel.
“Friendly staff, helpful.
Good service in the bar / cafe, with a great view overlooking the beach.
Comfortable room with sea view.
Good shuttle service from hotel to Dubai central.
Great buffet selection for breakfast.
We arrived very late at the hotel and I asked if they could send breakfast up to my parents room and they very kindly did.”
“Good....
Value for money. ....
Housekeeping very good....
Car parking also availabe...
Easy access to all areas....
Parks nearby....
Please don't expect 5 star facility from a 3 star hotel....”
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