City break in Sharjah. Active leisure ideas for Sharjah - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Sharjah is an attractive holiday destination for those who like shopping; walks around shops are among its top attractions. The Central Market is notable, as there are more than five hundred trade stands at it. Here you can buy just about anything, including beautiful items made of precious metals, high-quality textiles, Arabic perfumes, excellent gadgets, fashionable clothes and shoes. Note that market prices are very affordable; you won’t find a better place to buy handmade carpets and souvenirs.
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. … Open
Sharjah is sure to be the cultural capital of the Arab world, as an incredible number of unique attractions is concentrated in the emirate. The oldest area of the emirate is Merijah; … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Sharjah and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Sharjah
♥ Amusement park 'Antics Land' Sharjah, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Adventureland' Sharjah, 7.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Wonderland' Dubai, 15.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Leisureland' Dubai, 15.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'SEGA Republic' Dubai, 21.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Antics Land' Sharjah, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Adventureland' Sharjah, 7.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Wonderland' Dubai, 15.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Leisureland' Dubai, 15.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'SEGA Republic' Dubai, 21.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Sharjah
♥ Water park 'Al Montazah Water Park' Emirate of Sharjah, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Wild Wadi Water Park' Jumeirah, Emirate of Dubai, 32.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dreamland Aqua Park' Emirate of Umm al-Quwain, 36.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquaventure Waterpark' Emirate of Dubai, 37.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'RAK Iceland Water Park' Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, 58.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Al Montazah Water Park' Emirate of Sharjah, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Wild Wadi Water Park' Jumeirah, Emirate of Dubai, 32.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Dreamland Aqua Park' Emirate of Umm al-Quwain, 36.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquaventure Waterpark' Emirate of Dubai, 37.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'RAK Iceland Water Park' Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, 58.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Sharjah from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Sharjah center - 0.5 km.
People, who like history, will be pleased to see the collection of old manuscripts and the collection of ceramic things. Also, you can see strikingly beautiful handmade carpets, antique jewelry and reductions of the most world famous and beautiful mosques. In the museum you can not only see expositions but also do other things. …
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Jumeirah Mosque
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map: Distance from Sharjah center - 19.2 km.
The building stands from other buildings with the snow-white walls with a great illumination and a huge central cupola. The minarets of the Jumeirah Mosque are rather high, that’s why you can see them from different parts of the city. The Mosque is open for everyone. The visitors can adore the marvellous ornamental patterns on the walls and the floor, with a great handmade carpet. …
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Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
From the series “The World's Tallest Hotels”
Check on the map: Distance from Sharjah center - 20.3 km.
The skyscraper was built in the shortest possible time and already in 2007 amazed city visitors with its perfect appearance. Rose Rayhaan by Rotana officially opened in December, 2009. It remained the world’s tallest hotel untill 2012. The hotel offers guests a choice of 482 rooms and penthouses. Regular guests traditionally book rooms on the top and the highest storeys of the tower. All the rooms of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana hotel are of impressive size, the smallest of them is 33sqm. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time. Read this
11.09.2024
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time. Read this
11.09.2024
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Guide to your best city break in Sharjah - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Sharjah - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Sharjah?' disappears immediately.