Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sharjah travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 247
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hit, among others, in Dubai.

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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hit, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,345 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 684 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 51 to AED 4,787 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Dusit Ajman Resort & Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 375+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 367+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 285+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 410+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 221 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 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 42.75 and AED 57.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 221 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 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 42.75 and AED 57.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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