Place to visit
Sharjah Aquarium, United Arab Emirates: what it is and when to go
Sharjah Aquarium is a visitor attraction (مربى الشارقة للأحياء المائية) in United Arab Emirates (Sharjah). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- مربى الشارقة للأحياء المائية
- Where
- United Arab Emirates · Al Meena Street
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DXB Dubai, 9.0 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Sa-Mo,We,Th 09:00-19:30; Fr 15:00-20:00; Tu off
- Website
- sharjahaquarium.ae
- Run by
- هيئة متاحف الشارقة
- Coordinates
- 25.33037, 55.35832
What it is and where
Sharjah Aquarium is a visitor attraction (مربى الشارقة للأحياء المائية) in United Arab Emirates (Sharjah).
It is in Sharjah, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 6.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.33037, 55.35832; the nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB, Dubai), 9.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- هيئة متاحف الشارقة
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United Arab Emirates. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sharjah Aquarium is November to March.
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | November to March | April and October |
| Wildlife | — | October to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sharjah Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Arab Emirates
To enter United Arab Emirates there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Arab Emirates checklist. Currency: UAE dirham (AED), pegged to the dollar; plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter: the British three-pin); emergencies: 999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ḩadīqat al MamzarPark in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates1.3 km
- Barjeel Art FoundationMuseum of United Arab Emirates2.1 km
- Pearls Kingdom WaterparkWith kids2.5 km
- Al Noor MosqueMosque in Sharjah2.9 km
- Heart Of SharjahHistory4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Arab Emirates guide.
More in United Arab Emirates: With kids
- Ferrari World: theme park in Abu Dhabi
- Ain Dubai: observation wheel in Dubai, UAE
- Wild Wadi Water Park: outdoor water park in Dubai
- Al Ain Zoo: zoo in eastern region of Abu Dhabi, the UAE
- Legoland Dubai: Family theme park in Dubai
- IMG Worlds of Adventure: indoor theme park in the City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Every United Arab Emirates place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharjah Aquarium?
It is a visitor attraction (مربى الشارقة للأحياء المائية in the local language) in United Arab Emirates.
When is the best time to visit Sharjah Aquarium?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.
How do you get to Sharjah Aquarium?
The nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 9.0 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Arab Emirates is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Arab Emirates map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ḩadīqat al Mamzar, Barjeel Art Foundation, Pearls Kingdom Waterpark. The rest is in the United Arab Emirates guide.
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