Al Noor Island - Sharjah Entry Ticket
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United Arab Emirates
Sharjah
The UAE’s cultural heart — heritage souks, museums and a Gulf-side corniche.
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Experiences in Sharjah
About Sharjah
Sharjah is the emirate on Dubai's northern edge, and the two cities meet with no open ground between them. It has made culture its calling card: UNESCO named it the Arab Capital of Culture for 1998 and the World Book Capital for 2019, and its museums range from archaeology and Islamic civilization to heritage and the sea.
- Getting there from Dubai
- Sharjah's city runs straight on from Dubai's along the coast, so you reach it by road without leaving the built-up area.
- Museums
- The emirate's museums include the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and the Sharjah Maritime Museum.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sharjah known for culture?
UNESCO named it the Arab Capital of Culture for 1998 and the World Book Capital for 2019, and the emirate runs museums of Islamic civilization, archaeology, heritage, art and the sea.
Is Sharjah part of Dubai?
No. Sharjah is one of the seven emirates, with its own ruler and its own laws, but its city meets Dubai's without a gap, so you can cross from one to the other without noticing.
Where is the old part of Sharjah?
In the restored historic district known as the Heart of Sharjah, where traditional houses, souqs and heritage museums sit close together and are best seen on foot.