∙ ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’ by UNESCO in 1998, the city of Sharjah is best known for preserving its culture, tradition and heritage. Its Art Museum is world-renowned while fascinating buildings in the Heritage Area are immersed with Emirati history.
∙ Away from the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the city offers a plethora of entertainment and amusement options including well-maintained museums, beautiful mosques, Souks and numerous parks. National History Museum and Desert Park is one such place where petting animals is the major highlight for kids and the Science Museum is packed with fun facts and exhibits.
∙ Sharjah is also a shopper’s paradise selling its famous Arabic rugs, rugs, gold, silver and precious stone jewelry at its markets including Souq Al Arsah on Cornich Road and Blue Souq, one of the major markets of the city with some 600 vibrant shops. Although rooted with Islamic traditions, the city has maintained a good balance between its traditional roots and 21st-century modern aspects.
THINGS TO DO IN SHARJAH:
∙ Sharjah Desert Park.
∙ Al qasba
∙ Sharjah aquarium.
∙ Al majaz water front.
∙ Sharjah national park
