# Things to see in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates): 19 places and when to go

> Sharjah is a major city in United Arab Emirates with around 1,103,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (8), Museums and art (4). The best known are Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah Mosque and Muweilah. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/sarja/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Arab Emirates · 25.3714, 55.4065
- **Population:** About 1,103,000
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/naturaleza/) (8) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/fauna/) (8) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/museos/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/familia/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/espiritual/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/historia/) (2)
- **Best time:** November to March.
- **Also possible:** April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** SHJ Sharjah, 12 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Sharjah

The places in and around Sharjah, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Al Noor Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-noor-mosque/): Mosque in Sharjah · 4.5 km
- [Sharjah Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/sharjah-mosque/): Mosque in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · 22 km
- [Muweilah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/muweilah/): UAE archaeological site · 12 km
- [Ḩadīqat al Mamzar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-mamzar-park/): Park in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates · 7.9 km
- [Jabal Mulayḩah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/jabal-mulayhah/): Mountain in United Arab Emirates · 50 km
- [Al Dhulaima Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-dhulaima-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 42 km
- [Al Mahatta Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-mahatta-museum/): Museum · 3.0 km
- [Al-Zawraa Mangroves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-zawraa-mangroves/): Protected area · 10 km
- [Arabia's Wildlife Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/arabia-s-wildlife-centre/): With kids · Wildlife · 31 km
- [Barjeel Art Foundation](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/barjeel-art-foundation/): Museum of United Arab Emirates · 6.3 km
- [Elmentether Greenbelt Protected Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/elmentether-greenbelt-protected-area/): Protected area · 45 km
- [Heart Of Sharjah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/heart-of-sharjah/): History · 2.7 km
- [Meleiha Protected Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/meleiha-protected-area/): Protected area · 50 km
- [Pearls Kingdom Waterpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/pearls-kingdom-waterpark/): With kids · 4.3 km
- [Rain Room](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/rain-room/): Museum · 1.5 km
- [Seeh Al-Masmoot Protected Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/seeh-al-masmoot-protected-area/): Protected area · 31 km
- [Sharjah Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/sharjah-aquarium/): With kids · Wildlife · 6.7 km
- [Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/sharjah-museum-of-islamic-civilization/): Museum · 1.9 km
- [Wasit Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/wasit-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 5.9 km

## When to go to Sharjah

The best time to visit Sharjah is **November to March**; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 35 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 09 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 36 |
| May | Better not | 13 h 14 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 34 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 26 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 53 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 08 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 44 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 26 |

In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. In January, 11 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Sharjah

The nearest main airport is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, Sharjah), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=25.3714%2C55.4065)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.3714%2C55.4065)

## Other towns nearby

- [Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/dubai/): 58 places · 20 km
- [Jebel Ali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/jebel-ali/): 12 places · 59 km
- [Ras Al Khaimah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/ras-al-khaimah/): 10 places · 71 km
- [Fujairah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/fuyaira/): 34 places · 98 km
- [Al Ain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-ain/): 9 places · 131 km
- [Abu Dhabi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/abu-dhabi/): 25 places · 145 km

And all of United Arab Emirates, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Sharjah?

The best known: [Al Noor Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-noor-mosque/), [Sharjah Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/sharjah-mosque/), [Muweilah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/muweilah/), [Ḩadīqat al Mamzar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-mamzar-park/), [Jabal Mulayḩah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/jabal-mulayhah/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Sharjah?

November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.

### How do you get to Sharjah?

The nearest main airport is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), 12 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.3714%2C55.4065) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Sharjah as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).