Sharjah
SHJThe UAE's cultural capital: museums, heritage area and alcohol-free beaches.
- Area
- 2,590 km²
- Population
- 1,400,000
- Capital
- Sharjah
- From Dubai
- 35 min
About the emirate
Sharjah borders Dubai and is recognised by UNESCO as the cultural capital of the UAE. Highlights include the heritage area, Al Hisn Fort and Souq Al Arsah. The emirate is alcohol-free.
Best time to visit
October – April.
Tours and attractions in this emirate are still in the works.
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