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 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 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 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 AMEX and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (914 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 298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 788 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 50 to AED 4,388 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 23% 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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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 481+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 554+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 775+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 729+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 308+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 675+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 100 per day, on average, or AED 299 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

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. 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 100 per day, on average, or AED 299 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

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. 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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