Sharjah
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Manuscripts, astronomy and craft across the Islamic world, under a gold dome.
Places to visit
Every place in the country, on one list.
Attractions, beaches, museums and days out with their coordinates, addresses and descriptions — from the same national record the map runs on.
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Sharjah Aquarium
Gulf reef species shown alongside the fishing heritage of the lagoon beside it.
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Al Noor Island
A landscaped island of light works and a butterfly house on Khalid Lagoon.
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Al Badayer Big Red Dunes & Quad Bashing
Home to the famous 'Big Red' sand dune, offering high-octane quad biking, buggy desert runs and desert glamping.
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Al Rafisah Dam & Mountain Kayak Lake
Serene turquoise mountain lake encircled by Hajar peaks with floating kayak docks and historic fort ruins.
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Khorfakkan Cliffside Amphitheatre & Waterfall
Roman-inspired 1,700-seat granite amphitheatre and 45-meter artificial waterfall carved into coastal cliffs.
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Mleiha Archaeological Center & Fossil Rock
UNESCO-nominated Bronze Age tombs, iron age forts, and thrill desert buggy safaris around Fossil Rock.
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Rain Room Sharjah Art Installation
Walk through a continuous downpour of water without getting wet using 3D motion-tracking sensors.
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Heart of Sharjah Heritage Quarter
The cultural capital of the UAE with restored coral-limestone forts, art foundations, and Souk Al Arsah.
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Blue Souk — Central Souq
Sharjah's Central Souq: two blue-tiled halls of carpets, gold and antiques under barrel-vaulted roofs.
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Al Noor Mosque
Monumental mosque inspired by Istanbul's Ottoman-era Blue Mosque, with tours for non-Muslims.
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Souk Al Arsah
Stalls for crafts, perfumes & woven garments on narrow lanes, plus a landmark central coffee shop.
