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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 244
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 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 3h 40m.

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 AMEX and Alamo, 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 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 3h 40m.

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 AMEX and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,691 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,839 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 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 252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 738 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 50 to AED 4,395 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 13% 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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Al Zorah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,567+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 445+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 767+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 520+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 749+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 320+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 97 per day, on average, or AED 292 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, 4% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 2.58 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 30.85 and AED 41.13. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 97 per day, on average, or AED 292 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, 4% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 2.58 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 30.85 and AED 41.13. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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