Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Sharjah
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Sharjah with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Sharjah area
This Sharjah map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Sharjah and surroundings
Photogallery of Sharjah sights
Our guide to Sharjah
Attractions and active leisure
Arabian Wildlife Center would be a great place for families with children; it is a large and very beautiful site. The zoo is home to an incredible number of animals brought from different parts of the world. There are deer, wolves, cheetahs and baboons, as well as a rich collection of scorpions and snakes. Younger guests will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the friendly inhabitants of the zoo. There is … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
It is simply impossible to imagine vacations in Sharjah without a visit to one of the local restaurants; national food strikes with abundance of original and incredibly tasty dishes. Delicious meat dishes and fish specialties, plenty of savory herbs and spices, freshly baked bread and delicious side dishes are represented in ethnic restaurants. Meat treats enjoy great popularity among foreign visitors, as local … Open
Traditions and mentality of Sharjah
Sharjah is called ‘the smiling emirate’ for a reason; its main distinguishing feature is friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so every traveler will feel himself a welcome guest. Before the trip, tourists are sure to get acquainted with basic rules that will allow understanding the local culture better and to avoid awkward situations. Those who expect to walk a lot around the city have to pay special … Open
Travel guide to Sharjah
When walking along the city, you can see a lot of beautiful religious monuments including the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator. It was built not so long ago, in 1980. The initiators of the church construction were the representatives of the local Armenian community. It was built in the style that is typical for Caucasus temples. Some elements of the building were decorated according to the beautiful … Open
Advices for travellers
8. Sharjah is considered one of the cleanest and well-maintained emirates. You can throw litter only in special boxes; fines are charged for breaking the rule. 9. Those who won’t part with a camera during vacations should be extremely careful. Taking photographs of local women is strictly prohibited; making photos of religious and cultural objects is possible only after obtaining permission from the staff. … Open
Cultural excursion through Sharjah - things to see
Art lovers will like the Sharjah Art Museum with a collection of old paintings and documents, as well as unique maps of the 18th century and contemporary works of famous painters. Opening of the Museum of Art was held in 1997; it is a great cultural center that has been the permanent venue of interesting cultural events for many years. The youngest and one of the most attractive venues in Sharjah is the Maritime … Open