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 Sharjah and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Ace, 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 Sharjah and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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 Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 832 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 50 to AED 4,978 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 20% 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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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 770+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 652+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 322+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 687+
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Copthorne Hotel Sharjah
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 319+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 98 per day, on average, or AED 293 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, 3% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.97 and AED 39.96. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 98 per day, on average, or AED 293 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, 3% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.97 and AED 39.96. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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