Al Majaz Waterfront houses a range of international restaurants and cafes with exquisite and ideal venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or even a business meeting against this picture-perfect backdrop. The park, directly linked to Khalid Lagoon, includes a Jogging Track, Picnic Areas, Day Care Centre (ALWAN), Sculptures and Children's Art Parks, Splash Park, and Mini Golf Course, among others.
Al Majaz Fountain Show
Admission: FREE
Saturdays - Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Thursdays - Fridays: 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Sundays: closed
Al Majaz Waterfront restaurants, cafés and attractions have their own timings.
The Heart of Sharjah, a five-phase, 15-year historical restoration project aims to restore and revamp the traditional heritage areas of Sharjah and is scheduled for completion in 2025. It will feature diverse commercial, cultural and residential projects, including a boutique hotel, restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, traditional and contemporary markets, archaeological sites, museums, play areas, and commercial offices.
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
Adults: 5 AED
Children: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sharjah Art Museum
Admission: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sharjah Heritage Museum
Adults: 5 AED
Children: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Majlis Al Midfa Museum
Currently closed
Bait Al Naboodah Museum
Opening set for 2015
Sharjah Al Hisn Museum
Currently closed
Open since 1979, it is the most famous souq in Sharjah. Discover an extraordinary collection of handicrafts, brilliant in colour and magnetic in appeal. Dive into a maze of more than 600 exciting and intriguing shops and uncover unusual treasures and traditional gift items, handmade goods and regional imports.
Central Souq
Saturdays - Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Al Qasba is a beautiful destination offering cultural, dining, and entertainment variety. The water canal offers visitors unparalleled entertainment option. Enjoy the panoramic views of Sharjah and neighbouring areas from the Etisalat Eye of the Emirates Wheel, in the air-conditioned cabins that climb to over 60 metres high.
Etisalat Eye of the Emirates
Adults with CSS ticket discount: 20 AED
Children with CSS discount: 10 AED
Winter Season
Saturdays - Wednesdays: 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursdays: 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Fridays: 3:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Summer Season
Saturdays - Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Al Qasba Musical Fountain
Admission: FREE
Saturdays - Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Thursdays - Fridays: 5:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
*Timing schedule subject to change according to prayer time.
Al Qasba restaurants and cafés have their own timings.
Offering the opportunity for visitors to experience and learn about the marine environment of the U.A.E. through its displays of a wide variety of local fish species. Advanced technologies and cutting edge design allow visitors to wander happily through tunnels and over bridges to gain various perspectives on the 250 species, some rare, some just colorful, living in this beautifully constructed habitat.
Sharjah Aquarium
Adults: 20 AED
Children (6-15 years): 10 AED
Less than 5 years: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
Maritime Museum
Adults: 8 AED
Children (4-17 years): 4 AED
Less than 3 years: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The first of its kind in the U.A.E. Situated right at the historical Heart of Sharjah, this fascinating museum started its life as a traditional Middle Eastern souk or indoor market. The building now houses more than 5,000 exquisite artifacts from all over the Islamic world, and hosts regular exhibitions and internationally renowned displays of Islamic masterpieces.
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Adults: 5 AED
Children: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A national milestone, the 123 metre-high flagpole on the Flag Island is the 7th highest pole in the world.
The Flag Island
Public place, available to public at all times
Al Montazah is the first-ever family entertainment destination, with the first of its kind water park among a host of other amusement and recreational attractions.
Water Park
Adults: 120 AED
Children (80-110 cm): 75 AED
Saturdays - Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays - Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesdays (Ladies Day): 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Amusement Park
Amusement park only (all guests): 10 AED
Sundays - Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Thursdays - Fridays: 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Al Noor Mosque is the first mosque in Sharjah to open its doors to the non Muslim community and visitors to Sharjah so that they can learn about Islam and the United Arab Emirates culture.
Al Noor Mosque
Admission: FREE
Every Monday at 10 am (1h tour) - except public holidays
Cultural Square, also known as Quran Roundabout, includes a sculpture of an open Quran built at a height of 7 meters and has been engraved with verses from Quran.
Cultural Square
Public place, available to public at all times
A home for some of the best gold and jewelry makers in the UAE and considered as a destination to latest jewelry seekers.
Gold Centre
Saturdays – Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Fridays: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Explore the evolution of aviation in this region at the museum which is located in Sharjah's first airport building.
Al Mahatta Museum
Adults: 5 AED
Children: FREE
Saturdays - Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.