There are many places of tourism in Sharjah that can be visited contrary to what some believe that tourism in the United Arab Emirates is limited to the city of Dubai only, as Sharjah contains many distinctive tourist places and was previously called the capital of Arab culture and the capital of Islamic culture. Today, we take you on a tour to learn about the most important tourist places in Sharjah on the Arab Travelers website, so follow us.
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What are the most beautiful places of tourism in Sharjah
The places that can be visited in Sharjah vary between parks, gardens and theme parks, in addition to a number of museums, famous markets and many other entertainment places to spend a special and wonderful time. We show you some of them below.
Al Qasba, Sharjah
- It is one of the most famous places of choice for everyone, because of the many activities that it offers and one can spend their time there.
- You can take the wheel of the Eye of the Emirates, which rises to eighty meters, providing you with a charming and picturesque view of the city and the Gulf coast from above.
- There are water fountain shows that attract a large number of people to watch the flow of water in movements consistent with the music offered.
- What distinguishes them most is the presence of a dedicated children’s play area, so that they can spend quality time with you.
- There are also many boats that you can rent to take an unforgettable cruise.
- To see more recreational activities in Al Qasba, you can visit its official website here.
Khalid Lake
- Tourist attractions characterized by its charming atmosphere and stunning natural scenery.
- You can sit on the lake promenade and enjoy the charming view of it in front of you.
- There are many paths that help you to practice various sports activities in the natural arms of running, walking or calf riding.
- You should not miss the nine-meter dancing lake fountain shows that offer stunning water shows.
- On the lake promenade there are many cafes and restaurants that offer a range of the best meals and drinks.
Al Khan Street
- One of the most important and oldest tourist areas in Sharjah, dating back more than four hundred years.
- The street includes many ancient mosques that you can visit, such as the Anas bin Malik mosque – may God be pleased with him -.
- Also of historical importance is the “Tawasheh House”, where merchant meetings were held previously.
- Also, you should visit “Barza Al-Khan” and it is considered as a break in the past to host the travelers when they pass through Sharjah.
- You can also spend a wonderful and enjoyable time on Al Khan Beach, swimming, sitting in the sand, and listening to the amazing view of the water.
- One of the most attractive places for tourists on Al Khan Street is the “Sharjah Breeders”, which is one of the most important aquarium museums, as it displays more than 250 different types of fish and marine animals.
- At the conclusion of your tour, you can have a delicious meal in one of the restaurants spread there and is characterized by serving its meals in a traditional atmosphere.
Sharjah malls
There are many malls in Sharjah that you can visit to get souvenirs, including:
Mega Mall
- It is the most famous in Sharjah and is found specifically in the Al Qasimia area.
- It consists of three floors with many famous shops that offer various products and commodities.
- In addition to that there are many cinema halls and games halls for adults.
- It is open daily from ten in the morning until twelve in the evening.
City Center Mall
- It is the largest mall in Sharjah and it is located on Al Wahda Street.
- It is characterized by the presence of a large group of international shops, in addition to the games hall and cinema halls.
- It is open from Saturday to Wednesday from ten in the morning until ten in the evening.
- On Thursday, it is open from ten in the morning until twelve in the evening.
- On Friday, it opens at two in the afternoon and closes at twelve in the evening.
Ansar Mall
- One of the famous malls of Sharjah, located in Al Nahda district.
- It includes international and local shops that provide visitors with all the goods they are looking for.
- It is open from Saturday to Wednesday from ten in the morning until twelve in the evening.
- On Thursday, it is open from ten in the morning until one after midnight.
- As for Friday, it opens from two o’clock until one after midnight.
