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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.
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 (8) · Wildlife (8) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3) · Temples (2) · History (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 MosqueMosque in Sharjah4.5 km
- Sharjah MosqueMosque in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates22 km
- MuweilahUAE archaeological site12 km
- Ḩadīqat al MamzarPark in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates7.9 km
- Jabal MulayḩahMountain in United Arab Emirates50 km
- Al Dhulaima Nature ReserveProtected area42 km
- Al Mahatta MuseumMuseum3.0 km
- Al-Zawraa MangrovesProtected area10 km
- Arabia's Wildlife CentreWith kids · Wildlife31 km
- Barjeel Art FoundationMuseum of United Arab Emirates6.3 km
- Elmentether Greenbelt Protected AreaProtected area45 km
- Heart Of SharjahHistory2.7 km
- Meleiha Protected AreaProtected area50 km
- Pearls Kingdom WaterparkWith kids4.3 km
- Rain RoomMuseum1.5 km
- Seeh Al-Masmoot Protected AreaProtected area31 km
- Sharjah AquariumWith kids · Wildlife6.7 km
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic CivilizationMuseum1.9 km
- Wasit Nature ReserveProtected area5.9 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.
- JanBest time10:35
- FebBest time11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprPossible12:36
- MayBetter not13:14
- JunBetter not13:34
- JulBetter not13:26
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:23
- NovBest time10:44
- DecBest time10:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Jebel Ali12 places59 km
- Ras Al Khaimah10 places71 km
- Fujairah34 places98 km
- Al Ain9 places131 km
- Abu Dhabi25 places145 km
And all of United Arab Emirates, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sharjah?
The best known: Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah Mosque, Muweilah, Ḩadīqat al Mamzar, Jabal Mulayḩah. 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 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.
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