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Discover Sharjah’s rich cultural heritage with a personal guide. Visit the Sharjah Art Museum, stroll through the Heritage Area, and explore hidden souks for an authentic experience of the city beyond the main attractions

1971 - Design Space

Flag Island hosts the 1971 Design Center, which is the first center of its kind in the region. Specialized in presenting and discussing all forms of contemporary designs, ranging from images to furnishings, interior designs, interactive designs, and modern technologies. The center seeks, through the exhibitions and art programs it organizes, to become a global design center in the United Arab Emirates.

Adventureland

Adventure Land amusement park in Sharjah is considered one of the most famous indoor entertainment centers in the UAE, as it is characterized by games developed to simulate the amazing modern technology. The amusement park has unique facilities, most notably a wonderful skating rink that looks like real snow, in addition to the first indoor suspended free-slide line in Sharjah.

Al Eslah School Museum

Al-Eslah School Museum, is one of the tourist attractions in the city of Sharjah, and a tourist attraction for the first regular school in Sharjah, It was initially established under the name of Al-Taymiyyah Al-Mahmoudia School, as the first official educational school in the Emirate of Sharjah in 1935 in a village in Al-Hira region by Sheikh Muhammad bin Ali Al-Mahmoud, a religious and intellectual pioneer who managed it until 1948.

Al Ghuwair Market

Al Ghuwair Market is one of the best shopping places in Sharjah, as it is a market known for being a diverse market and containing a number of various shops. There are clothing stores, as well as stores that display traditional clothing to reflect the history and culture of this city, in addition to handicraft stores, spice shops, and household items stores.

Al Ittihad Park

The square was designed in a distinctive way, as it combined the special splendor of public squares and public gardens. In the center of the square is the Union Monument, which contains seven shells (oysters), in the middle of each of which is a pearl symbolizing the seven emirates as a whole. A column topped with a golden pearl, symbolizing union.

Al Khan Beach

Al Khan Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sharjah. It is a sandy beach characterized by clear waters, and it is visited by amateurs of various marine sports and games, such as swimming, riding jet-skis, and windsurfing, which is one of the arduous and enjoyable marine sports.

Al Khan Lagoon

Al Khan Lake is very popular when compared to any of the lakes in Sharjah. This lake is an artificial lake that often impresses visitors with its wonderful scenery, and also provides them with enjoyable opportunities such as touring its banks and taking a walk on the lake corniche.

Al Khan Street

Al Khan Street, Al Khan District, is one of the best streets in Sharjah, due to its historical and tourist importance. Al Khan Street includes a number of the most important tourist attractions in Sharjah, which has increased its importance among the regions of the emirate. Al Khan includes the most luxurious hotels, restaurants, archaeological and entertainment places in Sharjah.

Al Mahatta Museum

The Al Mahatta Museum was opened on the fourteenth of March 2000. It is the first airport in the region, as it was established in 1932 before it was transformed in the year 2000 into a museum that displays the history of aviation in the UAE and the entire region, and is of great importance because of its unique exhibits that tell the history of aviation From the first human attempts to fly until his arrival on the moon.

Al Majaz Waterfront

Al Majaz Park opened in 1990 and was at that time one of the largest public parks in the emirate. What distinguishes the park most is that it is located near the residential units of Gamal Abdel Nasser and Buhaira Corniche Street. The park includes the statue of the ship, which is considered one of the most famous landmarks in the emirate, which expresses the country's heritage.

Al Mamzar Beach

Al Mamzar Beach is one of the most famous tourist destinations that you can visit in Sharjah, where the charming natural scenery of the beach is, and the beach area is also distinguished as a vital area, as there are many shopping centers, restaurants and gardens near it, in addition to hotels.

Al Mamzar Lake

Al Mamzar Lake, it has been nominated among the lakes in Sharjah to become the most beautiful and popular, as it is characterized as a very impressive artificial lake. As it provides activities such as wandering around it and enjoying the wonderful scenery, and Al Mamzar Lake is a prominent destination for swimming enthusiasts as well.

Al Mamzar Park

The park has wide green spaces, entertaining games for children, and sports fields available to everyone, in addition to its attractive view of the sea and the track that borders the water, which makes walking much better.

Al Montazah Parks

Al Montazah Theme Park and Water Games is the number one family destination in Sharjah, offering exciting water games and plentiful leisure amenities. Al Montazah Gardens won the 2014 Sharjah Tourism Excellence Award as the best new tourist destination in the emirate.

Al Nahda Park Sharjah

Al Nahda Park is located in the middle of the buildings and towers in the densely populated Al Nahda area. Al Nahda Park in Sharjah attracts those interested in fitness, as it allocates an area for practicing sports, as it provides various sports equipment. The park is equipped with the best facilities and services. Basketball and football courts are available for free in the park.

Al Noor Island

Al Noor Island is located on the Khalid Lake Corniche in the center of Sharjah, as it extends over an area of 45,470 square meters and is designed in a modern way to suit the tastes of all the public passing through the island. There is a large bridge of 3,500 square meters heading to the island where the butterfly house will be.

Al Noor Mosque

Al Noor Mosque is a mosque in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, located on the Khaled lagoon at the Buhaira Corniche. It is of Turkish Ottoman design and was influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey. It is one of the mosques open to the public in Sharjah, which has over 600 total.

Al Qasba Canal

Al Qasba Water Canal is one of the most important tourist and cultural attractions in the Emirate of Sharjah. It connects Khalid Lake and Al Khan Lake with a length of one kilometer. It was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on November 9, 2000. Three bridges were built over the canal for cars and another for pedestrians.

Al Qasba Park

Sharjah Qasba Park is one of the most important and best tourist attractions in Sharjah, with water activities and recreational games. Al Qasba Park in Sharjah is famous among the tourist attractions in the UAE for being a charming waterfront that includes a theme park and an aqua park, in addition to its unique location on a channel of the same name and mediates Khalid and Al Khan lakes with a length of 1 km.

Arabian Peninsula Fauna Museum

The Center for Animals of the Arabian Peninsula, Sharjah, which opened its doors in 1999, is one of the best zoos in Sharjah and in the world to see the endangered Arabian tiger, in addition to the great diversity of Arabian animals, including reptiles, insects, and predators such as lynx, leopards, flamingos, and others.

Bait Al Naboodah

Bait Al Naboodah Museum is among the unique museums in the heart of Sharjah. The museum was once the home of the famous pearl merchant Al Naboodah. The house is one of the best examples of traditional Emirati architecture. Bait Al Naboodah opened as a museum on November 14, 1995 AD.

Butterfly Park

One of the most beautiful corners of Al Noor Island in Sharjah is the Butterfly House, which allows you to see more than 20 species of butterflies in their natural habitat. This house was designed in an amazing and elaborate engineering way that makes it the main destination for visitors to the island.

City Centre Sharjah

Sharjah City Center is one of the most famous malls in Sharjah, especially after its renovation. This center includes many different stores that offer all kinds of goods and commodities. The center also contains some entertainment activities such as Vox Cinema, in addition to Magic Planet.

Fossil Rock

Fossil Rock, an outcrop of limestone found between two other notable geological features – Jebel Mleiha and Camel Rock – is a popular place for outdoor activities. Fossil Rock is a natural formation among the sand dunes in the desert of Sharjah. The site provides evidence that the area was once a seabed some 70 million years ago.

Green Belt Ladies Park

The park is located in the northeastern part of the Emirate of Sharjah, near the Culture Square. The green belt park covers an area of 137,055 square meters, and includes a group of green spaces planted with various types of trees, ornamental plants and seasonal flowers, and is surrounded by dense trees on all sides.

‪Heart of Sharjah‬

The Heart of Sharjah is a cultural project aimed at reviving and restoring the old area in the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, and returning it to its state in the fifties of the last century. The 35,000 square meter project is the largest heritage site in the Arabian Gulf region and is centered around the restoration of Sharjah's old market area.

House of Wisdom

The House of Wisdom Sharjah was inaugurated in 2020, specifically in December, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, accompanied by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, It features a unique décor inspired by the Abbasid House of Wisdom, which was established during the reign of Caliph Harun al-Rashid. It includes approximately 305 thousand books in many literary, cultural and other fields, in addition to some writers in 11 different languages.

Khalid Lake

Lake Khalid in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is one of the most beautiful artificial lakes in the Arabian Gulf region at all. It has a total area of 1,720,000 hectares and is located along the Al Majaz area in the Emirate of Sharjah. It is visited by a large number of visitors and tourists due to its picturesque view and its surrounding tourism places, such as the Corniche Beach and the Al Alia Fountain.

Khorfakkan Beach

One of the most ideal beaches in Sharjah for practicing water sports and camping, where you can surf using sailboards, go fishing during a yacht or boat cruise, or swim in the clear blue waters.

King Faisal Mosque

The King Faisal Mosque is a mosque in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. It is named after the former ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.Construction of the mosque started in 1984,and it was completed and opened to the public on Friday the 23rd of January, 1987. Named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, it had been the largest in the Emirate of Sharjah and country.

Makkah Markets

The most prominent market that heads the list of the best shopping places in Sharjah thanks to its popularity and the rush of people to visit it, is the Makkah market, as it is considered a well-known and diverse market that many shoppers visit because it provides a unique shopping experience that visitors enjoy among the various stores.

Mega Mall

Mega Mall for shopping, which is known as one of the most important and greatest shopping centers in the Emirate of Sharjah, as it provides all material and entertainment needs, including clothes and jewelry from various international brands. This market gives the city of Sharjah a distinct and wonderful position among the rest of the UAE cities. It was opened on February 17 of the year 2002.

Mleiha Archaeological Centre

The Mleiha Center for Archeology is part of the Mleiha Archaeological and Environmental Tourism Project in the Emirate of Sharjah, which combines history, nature and culture and is a magnet for tourists. It was opened in 2016 in the Mleiha area of Sharjah, which is 20 km south of the city of Al Dhaid. The center is located near the tomb of Umm Al Nar, which is A huge circular tomb dating back to the Bronze Age.

Rain Room

The Rainy Room is a 2012 experimental artwork by Hans Koch and Florian Ortkras of Random International, which became his first permanent installation in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates in 2018. The work has previously been shown at a number of international art venues, including the Museum of New York Modern Art (MoMA) and London Barbican. The rain room allows its visitors to walk through a downpour without getting wet.

Rolla Square Park

Rolla Square Park, or as it is called the beautiful Sharjah Rolla Park, is one of the oldest parks in Sharjah. It is located in one of the oldest commercial districts in the emirate, and is distinguished by its distinctive square shape, with a total area of 240,993 square meters, and is managed by Sharjah Municipality. The name Rolla Park comes from the banyan tree, known locally as Rolla.

Safari Mall Sharjah

Sharjah Safari Mall was opened in December 2016 to be one of the most famous malls in Sharjah, which attracts large numbers of residents and visitors alike. The mall covers an area of 1.2 million square feet and includes a full range of boutiques, department stores and restaurants.

Sharjah Aquarium

Sharjah Aquarium or Sharjah Aquarium is one of the most important and best tourist places in Sharjah in the UAE and one of the most prominent entertainment and educational destinations for all ages and all tastes. This important edifice has been inaugurated since 2008. Sharjah Aquarium consists of two floors with 20 aquariums. The aquarium includes 120 diverse aquatic organisms.

Sharjah Archaeology Museum

The Sharjah Archeology Museum is the first museum to be established in Sharjah. It was inaugurated on May 10, 1997 AD, and was inaugurated by Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. It is the first museum specialized in antiquities in the UAE, and displays archaeological finds that were found in the Emirate of Sharjah and date back to the pre-Islamic eras.

Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Art Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution for contemporary art based in the city of Sharjah. It was founded in 2009 by Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, to support artists and artistic practice in the emirate through various art platforms, which include the Sharjah Biennial, the annual March Meeting, grants and exhibitions. Technical research and various publications.

Sharjah Art Museum

The Sharjah Art Museum is an art museum in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was housed in Bait Al Serkal in Al Shuwaihean Area. It is one of the leading art institutions in the Persian Gulf region. A new building of the museum was established on April 7, 1997, The museum includes about 500 art collections, which made it one of the most important tourist attractions in Sharjah.

Sharjah Beach

Sharjah's most famous beach and most tourist attraction, it is a traditional sandy beach characterized by the spread of small palm trees, wicker umbrellas, walking paths, restaurants and other service facilities.

Sharjah Calligraphy Museum

The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum is the only museum in the Arab world dedicated entirely to the art of Arabic calligraphy. The exhibition contains masterpieces and paintings by major calligraphers and local and international artists. The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum was inaugurated by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi on the twelfth of June 2002. The museum includes the history of Arab art, and texts from the first Kufic script to the most modern calligraphy type.

Sharjah Central Souq

The Sharjah Central Market, or as it is called the Blue Market or the Islamic Market, was built in 1978, and it is considered one of the most beautiful and largest markets in the United Arab Emirates, as it includes more than 600 shops and food destinations on an area of ​​80 thousand square meters. Its exterior, which is derived from Islamic architecture, will impress you very much, especially the arches and the classic blue tiles.

Sharjah Classic Cars Museum

The Old Cars Museum in Sharjah was officially opened in 2008, and underwent further renovation and development in 2013. The museum has more than 100 classic cars dating back to the beginning of the twentieth century, the oldest of which dates back to 1915. It also contains a collection of classic motorcycles and pneumatics.

Sharjah Corniche

It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Sharjah, ideal for relaxation, wandering, and practicing walking or jogging. The beach extends from the Buhaira Corniche to Ajman Beach and is distinguished by its clear and calm turquoise waters and small boats scattered along its banks with palm trees, green spaces, and wooden benches that extend along its quay.

Sharjah Desert Park

Founded in 1995, it is one of the most important tourist destinations. This park has been developed to become an educational and entertainment center at the same time, which includes (the Arabian Peninsula Garden Department, the Sharjah Museum of Natural and Botanical History, the Children’s Farm, the Islamic Garden, the Botanical Garden and the Center for the Protection and Breeding of Endangered Wild Arabian Animals.

Sharjah Discovery Centre

It is an entertainment center designed for children between the ages of 3 to 12, which provides them with the opportunity to discover and understand the role of science and technology in simple entertaining ways, which made it one of the best tourist places in Sharjah for children. The center is divided into 7 different areas, including an airport, studio, water world, and human anatomy. It is located opposite the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum.

Sharjah Fort ( Al Hisn )

Sharjah Fort is a double story traditional rock, coral and adobe fortification in the centre of the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The fort was originally constructed in 1820 by the then Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi. Sharjah Fort was rebuilt and opened in 1997 as a museum, after which it went through several stages of restoration and opened again in 2015.

Sharjah Heritage Museum

The Sharjah Heritage Museum was opened for the first time in the Heritage area in 2005, and the museum was moved to its new location to reopen in the Saeed Al Taweel Al Shamsi House in the heart of Sharjah. It is one of the museums that displays holdings related to Emirati and Arab culture, which narrate the reality of living for individuals in their societies, such as livelihoods, entertainment, folklore, and various professions.

Sharjah Maritime Museum

The Sharjah Maritime Museum is considered one of the most important museums in Sharjah, and it was opened in its new location in the Al Khan area in 2009 after development and improvement operations.The museum includes about 700 different marine objects, some of which date back 6,000 years, which made the Sharjah Maritime Museum one of the most important tourist attractions in Sharjah.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The museum, opened in 2008, covers Islamic culture, with more than 5,000 artifacts from the Islamic world. Objects include calligraphy, carvings, ceramics, coins, glass, manuscripts, metalwork, and scientific instruments.

Sharjah Museum of Natural and Botanical History

The Sharjah Museum of Natural History and Botany includes five exhibition halls detailing life on Earth from its inception. There are displays and collections of fossils, real meteorites, stuffed animals, an introduction to the desert ecosystem, as well as a botanical garden that includes nearly 100 species of indigenous plants.

Sharjah National Park

Sharjah National Park is the largest and most famous park in Sharjah. The park includes vast green spaces. The park also includes a number of models of the most famous international tourist places, famous markets and children's games.

Sharjah Science Museum

Sharjah Science Museum is a science museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The museum opened on 17 April 1996. It includes over 50 interactive exhibits. The museum is overseen by the Sharjah Museums Authority. And the Sharjah Science Museum was ranked among the best tourist places in Sharjah.

Souk Al Arsah

Al Arsa Market is considered one of the most important and oldest popular and old markets, as it spreads the fragrance of the ancient Emirati history. Al-Arsah market had a long history for more than sixty years, and it was also used to be the meeting point that used to bring together the trips of Bedouin merchants traveling on their camels full of various goods and merchandise, as they were marketing them in the old Al-Arsah market.

Souq Al Jubail

Souk Al Jubail is located near the central market, specifically between the Corniche Road and Sharjah Creek, and occupies an area of 37,000 square meters. The market is characterized by its style that carries Arab and Islamic features, and the market attracts thousands of visitors daily, which made it one of the famous tourist destinations in Sharjah.

Souq Al Rolla

Al Rolla Market in Sharjah is known as one of the best popular Sharjah markets where you can get goods and products at discounted prices. The Rolla market in Sharjah was previously known as one of the most famous places for selling old coins in the Emirates and is considered one of the most vibrant markets in the emirate.

Souq AlShanasiyah

The Al-Shnasiyah market in the Emirates is considered one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the Middle East. Excavations and excavations in the area between Sharjah Fort and the Corniche revealed the foundations of the old market, which dates back to the fifties of the last century. The market includes a variety of shops that meet the different needs of its visitors.

The Flag Island

Sharjah Flag Island was opened on December 2, 2012, and it extends over an area of 35,963 thousand square meters. It is most distinguished by its embrace of a flagpole, which was classified as the tallest flagpole in the world when it opened. The mast is 123 meters long, and the UAE flag flies on its top. The island is a diversified entertainment destination.

The Holy Quran Complex in Sharjah

The Holy Qur’an Complex in Sharjah is a complex concerned with the Qur’an and its sciences, through the support of electronic readers, Qur’anic studies and research, and scientific museums. The complex is a government institution in the city of Sharjah, and it is the largest complex of the Qur’an in the world. The text of the Emiri Decree - No. 22 of 2018 - according to which a Holy Qur’an complex will be established in the emirate called the “Holy Qur’an Complex in Sharjah.”

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