Sightseeing in Sharjah - what to see. Complete travel guide

The three pillars, on which Sharjah stands, are typical for the Emirates. These are oil and gas production, tourism and trading. This bustling eastern town amazes Europeans with its magnificent markets, which seem to be countless. Tenths of thousands of people are attracted by the two-kilometer long Al Wahda Road - the main shopping street of the town. It offers merchandise from all over the world, from the works of handicraft masters to branded products. All major supermarkets are also located here. Furniture stores of Sharjah are especially famous. First of all, we suggest looking at the products made by the local craftsmen, as they are famous for the quality and sophistication of their products. Among the markets of this place the most popular ones are Gold Souk in Al Yarmook, which is a true masterpiece of the oriental architecture.

The ancient buildings are carefully restored. One can’t simply fail to visit local coral exhibitions. Besides this, Ajman Fort is the location of a museum, which exhibits wonderful relics of the past.

Beautiful and modern hotels in Sharjah simply do not require any advertising. You will not find better service in this region, perhaps, even in Europe. The modern exhibition center allows conducting numerous trade fairs, exhibitions, shows, etc. Sharjah provides users with various possibilities for active tourism. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

When walking along the city, you can see a lot of beautiful religious monuments including the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator. It was built not so long ago, in 1980. The initiators of the church construction were the representatives of the local Armenian community. It was built in the style that is typical for Caucasus temples. Some elements of the building were decorated according to the beautiful traditions of the last centuries.

One of the most visited cultural centers in Sharjah is the Naval Museum opened not so long ago, in 2009. The main exhibits in the themed museum are exact copies of famous trade, naval and fishing ships. In the museum halls, famous navigators’ portraits are famous. Since its opening, the museum is a place where interesting themed events are regularly held.

The beautiful building in the national style is occupied with the Arabian Wildlife Center. It is located quite far from the heart of the city. Actually, the Center is a big modern zoo. It was opened in 1999. Under the guidance of specialists, the special living environment that is as close as possible to the natural one has been created for animals. Besides the zoo, there is also a small aquarium in the center. Here, you can see exotic fish. There are also a terrarium and special aviaries. Moreover, it is just impossible to look over the whole center in just one day.

Another interesting site here is the museum with the unusual name Al Mahatta. It has been opened in the building of the old airport. The museum is dedicated to everything connected with aviation. The significant part of its rich collection is dedicated to the history of traveling. The visitors of the museum are offered to watch interesting documentaries and take a look at the collection of the most famous airplanes of the world.

In Sharjah, there is the unique Museum of Calligraphy. It is an only museum in the country that is dedicated to the art of lettering. The most precious exhibits of the museum are ancient letters on wood, linen or ceramics. One of the most valuable collections is that one of golden scripts. The museum also houses fragments of rare ancient books.