After exploring the two gems of UAE, it was time to dive into the cultural capital, Sharjah. The third-largest city of UAE is slowly gaining its popularity among the tourists. Just like its neighbouring emirates, Sharjah is an abode to beautiful beaches and brilliant architecture thriving upon the rich culture. Half-a-day doesn’t do justice to this place. However, with time the limited time that we had, here’s what we did.
Al Mamzar beach
The Al Mamzar beach is a blend of white sandy beach, coral water and swaying palm trees. We took a quick stop by the beach to admire its beauty and calmness before heading to the city. However, if you have a day or so in hand. You can spend some time on the beachside, enjoy a barbeque lunch or snorkel in the ocean.
Cultural Square
Sharjah Cultural Square is a hub of stately buildings. The centre of which holds the iconic 15-meter tall sculpture of the Holy Quran. This place is also known as the Quran Roundabout. Ahmad Bin Hanbal Mosque, Sharjah library and Cultural Palace are few of the iconic buildings that you will come across that are an essential part of Sharjah’s heritage. We took a photo stop to admire the beauty of Islamic architecture.
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
I am a big admirer of Arabic calligraphy. This place was my haven. The museum showcases some of the best calligraphic art by local and international artists. You can also learn about the evolution of Arabic calligraphy through beautiful paintings and scrolls.
The ticket to this museum costs 20 AED (adult) and 10 AED (child) respectively. Moreover, the museum doesn’t allow photography inside the premises.
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
After getting a dose of Islamic art, we then headed to the museum that gave us a deep insight into the Islamic culture. The museum resides within the impressive Souq Al Majarrah building. You will find thousands of beautiful rare Islamic artefacts related to art, technology, faith, life etc.
The entry ticket to the museum costs 10 AED (adult) and 5 AED (child) respectively.
Sharjah Aquarium
We chose Sharjah aquarium as our final refuge for the day. A perfect place to witness the sea life up close at their open aquarium. They aim to educate the masses about marine life along with the historic ports and coasts of Sharjah. You would surely get amazed by the collection of species they have!
The entry ticket to the aquarium costs 15 AED (adult) and 10 AED (child) respectively.
If you have more to spend then head to the Sharjah mosque (Al Noor Mosque) to admire the stunning architecture and shop your heart out at Blue Souk.
