Sharjah travel guide
Sharjah Tourism | Sharjah Guide
You're Going to Love Sharjah
With a population of 543 733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Sharjah
Where to Eat in Sharjah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Al Qubtan at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa (Al Muntazah St - Al Heerah Suburb - Al Muntazah) and Cafe 971 Six (Maliha Road Shop 2) are great picks.
When to visit Sharjah
How to Get to Sharjah
Plane
Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 5h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Ace, among others, in Dubai.
Airlines serving Sharjah
Where to stay in Sharjah
Average rates range from around AED 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 548 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 50 to AED 4,532 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 96% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah
Most booked hotels in Sharjah
Hiring a car in Sharjah
Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 72 per day, on average, or AED 216 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.
Expect to pay AED 2.80 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 33.50 and AED 44.66. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.