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One of the seven emirates of UAE, Sharjah brings the Islamic and Arab heritage together with its traditional architecture, cuisine and lifestyle. With the Gulf of Oman to the east and Persian Gulf to the west, this city offers idyllic vistas worth photographing as you walk along the Al Majaz Waterfront or canalside complex of Al Qasba.

This emirate is titled ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’ by UNESCO. On your trip to Sharjah, you can acquaint yourself with the ancient Bedouin history and culture at the Meliha Archaeological Centre. You’ll also get to learn about this region’s traditions through the artworks of skilled artists at the Sharjah Art Museum and artefacts at the Sharjah ‎Heritage ‎‎Museum. Celebrating penmanship, the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum displays centuries-old works and also conducts calligraphy workshops that you can participate in.

The golden sand sprawling across the deserts of the United Arab Emirates are best-explored through outdoor adventures. Setting out on a day trip from Sharjah, you can visit the rugged Fossil Rock and ruby-red dunes to enjoy camping, dune bashing and stargazing. For a respite from the arid climate, you can make the most of the clear waters by jet skiing, windsurfing or parasailing.

Tonight

From £27 per night

This weekend

From £53 per night

Next weekend

From £46 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency AED 10 = £2.16
Language Arabic
Average weekend price £65 per night
Average weekday price £67 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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10

The staff are professional and to the point.

18 February 2024

The staff are professional and to the point. You get the exact answer to a question and this always makes them serve you faster. I was happy with the room and the service and the location, it is also very convenient for all your needs like supermarkets, food stores, mosque etc. The car park too is very user friendly and accessible directly to the hotel lift. The only issue was that on my second day I found that many cars had been parked without any sequence and quite a few cars were blocked by cars parked across. I think there are many who are not guest in the hotel who also park because there is no security person at the gate and it opens for any car that comes in front of it. This is a point that the hotel management can take into consideration.

Naushard
Naushard Sri Lanka
4.0

The staf were very good, but are not responsible or not up...

31 December 2023

The staf were very good, but are not responsible or not up to Hotel Management. The Maintenance of Rooms are very bad. Toilets were chocked and Broken. have to remind 3 to four times for cleaning the rooms.

Sanjay
Sanjay United Arab Emirates
10

The Sharjah Corniche, with its verdant greenery, serene...

8 December 2023

The Sharjah Corniche, with its verdant greenery, serene canal, and stunning seaside views, offered a captivating blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. The abundance of restaurants and readily available parking further enhanced the experience, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing stroll or a delightful meal.

Karthika
Karthika United Arab Emirates
10

Sharjah is similar and at the same time very different...

28 November 2023

Sharjah is similar and at the same time very different compared to Dubai. It is exceptionally green for the area and there are lots of wild cats - I like cats :). Like in all the emirates, there are beaches nearby, you have great weather and of course it's an Islamic country. You have as well the shopping possibilities in the traditional Souks and the modern malls. Unlike in Dubai, you literally cannot buy alcohol anywhere, which from time to time can be nice as well.

Sherman Siege
Sherman Siege Luxembourg
10

Very peaceful, enough food.

22 November 2023

Very peaceful, enough food. many nice properties, easy to go around, shopping so nice, people around very friendly apart from where I was staying. Requires serious attention to the property as the location is exellent.

Anonymous
8.0

I travel there for couple of days with my wife and enjoy the...

13 November 2023

I travel there for couple of days with my wife and enjoy the nice weather in UAE. We have time to visit around the spots like Islamic Museum, Aquarium, Gold Souk and few Dubai places...Global Village, Miracle Garden, Deira and plenty of malls...What is bad is the traffic from Dubai to Sharjah in the evening (6-9PM) when is packed and take like 1-1.5h to reach the hotel and in the morning if you want to go to Dubai (8-10AM, is usually busy). Overall was nice experience which we look forward to repeat.

TedyRo
TedyRo Romania

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