Landmarks

Al Majaz Waterfront

Al Majaz Waterfront

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.

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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.

Heart of Sharjah

Heart of Sharjah

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.

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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

Central Souq

Central Souq

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.

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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

Al Qasba

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.

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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.

Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum

Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum

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.

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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.

Sharjah Islamic Museum

Sharjah Islamic Museum

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.

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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.

The Flag Island

The Flag Island

A national milestone, the 123 metre-high flagpole on the Flag Island is the 7th highest pole in the world.

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The Flag Island

Public place, available to public at all times

Al Montazah

Al Montazah

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.

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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

Al Noor Mosque

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.

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Al Noor Mosque

Admission: FREE

Every Monday at 10 am (1h tour) - except public holidays

Cultural Square

Cultural Square

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.

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Cultural Square

Public place, available to public at all times

Gold Centre

Gold Centre

A home for some of the best gold and jewelry makers in the UAE and considered as a destination to latest jewelry seekers.

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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.

Al Mahatta Museum

Al Mahatta Museum

Explore the evolution of aviation in this region at the museum which is located in Sharjah's first airport building.

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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.

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