Welcome to the links page for The Ultimate Guide to the Emirate of Sharjah, created to complement the comprehensive guide book. You can find all relevant links to each section of the book in the menu (see below.) Some are blog posts on my website and some are social media posts and are I try to keep them in the same order as in the book as much as possible. I’ll be adding new links over time so make sure to come back and check.
As the Emirate of Sharjah has enclaves across the country, most posts are on the primary Glimpses of the UAE website and related accounts, but a couple of them are on the sister site Why I Love Sharjah.
I write all posts myself and they are based on my personal experience during my many years living and working here. To see more about the author, go to About Me.
If you landed here by accident and would like to know more about the book or buy it, go to the The Ultimate Guide to the Emirate of Sharjah page.
Disclosure: When you make a booking or purchase through links on this site, I may earn commission from partners at no extra cost to you. This helps me to build the site and bring you more great posts! Thanks for your support!
Sharjah City
Art and Architecture
- Bait Obaid Al Shamsi on Instagram
- Art Museum, and Art Area
- Al Mureija Art Spaces, Fen Cafe and Restaurant on Instagram
- The Rain Room
- The Flying Saucer on Instagram and Facebook
- Mural By El Seed on Instagram
- Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival – previous on Instagram and Facebook
- Arabic Architecture
- Sharjah Light Festival
Heart of Sharjah
- Heart of Sharjah
- Bait Al Naboodah on Instagram
- Old Souqs
- Al Mureija Gardens on Instagram
- Chedi Al Bait on Instagram
- Arabian Tea House on Instagram
- Book Chedi Al Bait
Buhairah/Khalid Lake and Al Qasba
- Buhairah Corniche on Instagram
- Central Souq on Instagram and on Facebook
- Souq Al Jubail
- Al Noor Island and the Butterfly House
- Al Noor Mosque during Light Festival on Instagram
- Al Nakheel Oasis on Instagram
- Al Majaz Waterfront on Instagram
- Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Instagram
- Al Qasba
Museums
- Al Mahatta (Airport) Museum
- Science Museum
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation
- Classic Car Museum
- Sharjah Planetarium
- Sharjah Art Museum
- Natural History and Botanical Museum
- Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum
- Sharjah Heritage Museum – see Heart of Sharjah
- Calligraphy Museum – see Heart of Sharjah
- Al Hisn/Fort – see Heart of Sharjah
- Holy Quran Museum in Sharjah
University City Area
- House of Wisdom and Scroll Monument
- Islamic World Garden
- Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences (Planetarium)
- Arabic Architecture in Sharjah
- Holy Quran Museum in Sharjah
- Caya Cafe on Instagram and Facebook
- University City on Instagram and Facebook
- Sharjah Mosque
Other
- Bee’ah Headquarters on Instagram or Facebook
- Wasit Wetland Centre
- Churches in Sharjah
- Wheelchair access at Sharjah Beaches – on Instagram and Facebook
- Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club – on Instagram or Facebook
- Al Zawaya Walk on Instagram or Facebook
Al Hamriya
Sharjah Central Region
- Sharjah Central Region
- Discover Mleiha – Archaeological centre, outdoor activities, glamping, bistro
- The Abandoned Lifeboats on Instagram
- Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre at Five best places to visit in Al Dhaid
- Al Faya Mountain – on Instagram
- Al Faya Retreat – Book a Stay
- Al Faya Desert on Instagram and Facebook
- Buhais Geology Park
- Al Badayer Oasis on Instagram and Facebook
- Off-road History Museum
- Al Madam Buried Village on Instagram
- Mysk Moon Retreat – Book a Stay
- Sharjah Desert Park – Wildlife Centre, Natural History Museum, Children’s Petting Farm, Islamic Garden
- Sharjah Safari
- Al Dhaid Fort and Oasis
- Al Dhaid Heritage Area and Souq at Five best places to visit in Al Dhaid
- Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre at Five best places to visit in Al Dhaid
- Al Bataeh Desert on Instagram
- Five best places to visit in Al Dhaid – Sharjah Safari, Al Dhaid Fort and Oasis, Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre, Sharjah Desert Park and Camel racing
- Al Badayer Retreat – Book a Stay
Sharjah Eastern Region
Khor Fakkan
- Khor Fakkan main post
- Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre- see main Khor Fakkan post
- Artificial Waterfall on Instagram
- Portuguese Fort, heritage area, Sultan Al Mutawa Mosque, Al Hisn Museum, old souq – see main Khor Fakkan post
- Traditional Crafts Museum
- Al Rabi Tower and View by Wave (restaurant) and hiking
- Flag Square view and restaurant on Instagram and Facebook
- Resistance Monument
- Suhub Rest Area on Instagram and Facebook
- Heart Beach on Instagram or Facebook
- Loulou’a Beach on Instagram
- Al Rafisah Dam
- Al Miqsar Village (Najd Al Miqsar)
- Wadi Shees and Shees Park
- Shees Park on Instagram and Facebook
- Lilac Cafe on Instagram
- Khorfakkan Oceanic Hotel – Book a stay
Al Nahwa
Kalba
- Kalba
- Kalba Hanging Gardens – (new since book published)
- Al Hefaiyah Lake (Kalba Lagoon) – (new since book published)
- Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre
- Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre
- Kalba Bird of Prey Centre
- Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam on Instagram and Facebook
- Kalba Beach, Kalba new corniche, Al Hefaiya Picnic Park, forts and old mosques – see main post on Kalba
- Kalba Lake on Instagram and Facebook, see also on main Kalba post
- Kalba Clock Tower on Instagram and Facebook
- Fen Cafe at The Ice Factory on Instagram and Facebook
- Kingfisher Retreat – Book a Stay
- 17 Best Things to Do in Kalba
Wadi Al Helo
Dibba Al Hisn
- Dibba Al Hisn
- Wave by View Cafe on Instagram and Facebook
Other
- 25 Places with free entrance for resident seniors (mostly in Sharjah)
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