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Al Noor Mosque & Khalid Lagoon
Ottoman-inspired mosque reflected across the lagoon promenade.
الشارقة · United Arab Emirates
Sharjah
The cultural capital of the Arab world.
Sharjah is home to the UAE's richest museum scene, restored heritage districts, lagoons and wild desert reserves.
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Top tourist spots
Must-see places in Sharjah
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Heart of Sharjah
Restored heritage lanes, Souq Al Arsah and traditional coffee houses.
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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Over a thousand artefacts celebrating Islamic science, art and faith.
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Al Noor Island
Art installations, a butterfly house and gardens on a lagoon island.
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Mleiha Archaeological Centre
Fossil rocks, ancient tombs, stargazing and desert drives.
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Al Badayer Desert Safari
The famous red dunes of Al Badayer for dune bashing, quad bikes, sandboarding and camp evenings.
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Al Qasba & Rain Room
Canal-side dining, the Eye of the Emirates wheel and the Rain Room art experience.
Experiences
Things to do in Sharjah
- Museums & heritage walking tour
- Desert safari at Al Badayer or Mleiha
- Mleiha fossils and stargazing
- Blue Souq (Central Souq) shopping
- Lagoon abra ride at dusk
- Sharjah Aquarium & Maritime Museum
- Khor Fakkan beach & amphitheatre trip
