Old Souqs in Sharjah
Old Souqs in Sharjah
Have you visited the old souqs in Sharjah? If you love searching for old treasures and you love retro, Souq al Arsah and Masqoof is for you. (currently closed for restor...Al Miqsar Village
Update 2021: The village has undergone many changes since this post. It is currently being turned into a hotel.
The village also has houses, stores, and a mosque all ...
Wadi Shees
Wadi Shees nestles between the Hajar Mountains and a drive down can lead you in different directions, but all to the Omani enclave of Madha.
Wadi Shees
Kalba has so much to offer the nature lover with several very di...Walks away from the city and in town UAE
If you're looking for walks away from the city, the number of places to walk and exercise outdoors is increasing all the time. There are many with great views too. This is no...
Wadi Al Helo
Wadi Al Helo is one of Sharjah's several enclaves. Just off the old Kalba Road, the valley lies on the old caravan trade route and has applied to be listed as a UNESCO Herita...
House of Wisdom, Sharjah
The House of Wisdom is a wonderful place to study, work or just read. You can’t yet borrow, but there are many comfortable places to sit with a book.
Take your pick...
Heart of Sharjah
The Heart of Sharjah is the oldest part of the city and such a quiet haven, you'll often forget you're even in a city. It...
Islamic World Garden
Learn about Muslim scholars of the past by walking through the Islamic World Garden outside Sharjah University City. Sixteen granite monuments each tell the story of a different Muslim scholar and ...
Mahatta Museum
Al Mahatta Museum is great for students learning about transport or the science of flight and is also an excellent resource for learning the recent history of Sharjah. The Mahatta museum building i...
Classic Car Museum Sharjah
Sharjah Classic Car Museum is definitely one for you if you love old cars or have children who are learning about transport at school, this is one to add to your list with cars of all sorts from the l...
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House
Al Noor Island is quite magical with its lush greenery, exquisite Butterfly Pavillion, beautiful butterflies and colourful night lighting. It is home to a small meadow, cactus garden, maze, several...
Sharjah Art Area
Wander through the old traditional buildings of Sharjah Art Area housing various kinds of art exhibitions, some by international artists. Visit Bait al Shamsi, Bait Serkal, Emirates Fine Arts Society ...
Al Qasba
Al Qasba can go from a peaceful spot to wander and sit and enjoy the view in the daytime to a hive of activity in the evening. Either side of the canal are identical buildings using beautiful Islam...
Wasit Wetlands
Wasit Wetlands are located on the Sharjah-Ajman border and are home to over 200 species of birds as well as gazelles. There are also a number of interactive displays for children. Please see full a...
The Rain Room
The Rain Room
The Rain Room is a permanent art installation. It has sensors to turn the water off in specific areas so you don't really get wet. Book online in advance. For more info see the...Buhais Geology Park Sharjah
Buhais Geology Park is a great family trip out. At the foot of Jebel Buhais, the park consists of several interactive exhibitions indoors and an outdoor trail...
Sharjah Science Museum
Sharjah Science Museum is yet another fun and educational place with many interactive learning stations where children can learn about different aspects of science such as electricity, how the body wo...
Al Hamriya Beach
Al Hamriya Beach is divided into two parts, the beach park and the open beach, both with beautiful white sand, free of charge and easily accessible from early morning till late at night. The beach ...
Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences
Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences, often referred to as Sharjah Planetarium, houses several fascinating exhibits such as lunar vehicles, the solar system and other...
Museum of Islamic Civilization
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization opened in 2008 in what was formerly Souq Al Majarra. The building itself is worthy of a visit alone for its beautiful Islamic architecture and minute details. ...
Arabic Architecture in Sharjah
Arabic Architecture in Sharjah
The beautiful and exquisite Arabic architecture in Sharjah is not something to be missed. All government buildings across the emirate are designed using princi...50 Places to Visit in the UAE
Watch the video to see 50 places to visit in the UAE in 50 seconds Tap/click links below for more info on 50 places to visit in the UAE - Northern Emirates https://youtu.be/dntP...
25 Places Senior Citizens get free entry in UAE!
25 Places Senior Citizens get Free Entry in UAE
Senior citizens are defined in the UAE as those...17 Best Places to Visit in Summer in UAE with Kids
With the very hot weather and high humidity, indoor locations are the best places to visit in summer in UAE. Most of these are cheap and some of them are free for children and resident senior citiz...
Hiking in the UAE 2023
Hiking in the UAE 2023
If you want to go hiking in the UAE, there are many places to go, from well-laid out and marked trails to challenging unmarked ones.
Popular ones with famil...
Al Nahwa – an enclave in an exclave