10 Places To Visit In Sharjah That’ll Leave You Wonderstruck

I recently managed to explore a little as I was traveling in Sharjah, the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates. Although I didn’t get to see everything, I did get to check out a few beautiful shops and buildings, and I even wandered around a museum which had some incredible artwork.

There are lots of amazing attractions in Sharjah and the best part is that it’s also a family-friendly destination! You can bring your parents or grandmother as well. It’s also one of the best places for a family trip.

Here’s a list of top ten beautiful places to visit in Sharjah, you can thank us later.

Gorgeous places to explore in Sharjah

1. Sharjah Art Museum

This was a fantastic experience. If you’re passionate about Arabic art, I would recommend going to the museum. It has some of the most valuable Arabic art, as well as beautiful exhibits by some of the best Arabic painters. The museum isn’t very old, and it was opened in 1997. Experiencing its authenticity is a must.

2. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

You don’t have to be Arabic, Muslim or Christian to feel the beauty. All you need is to go and visit. I will never forget the feeling when I walked into the Islamic museum. Breathtaking architecture and religious manuscripts everywhere. After visiting, I placed it among ‘one of the beautiful things in Sharjah’ category. The museum is home to a long list of items like metal and glass handicrafts that I had never seen before.

3. Sharjah Science Museum

If you have children, you can’t miss taking them to the KidZania in Sharjah. This is the best place for kids in the city, and they’ll love it! Besides being a great entertainment destination, KidZania also has several educational activities that will keep your child busy for hours. The museum hosts Planetarium, a navigable star map, an exhibition of the solar system, a laser model of the Earth, and interactive games that teach children about geography and science.

4. Sharjah’s Central Market

The most popular site in Sharjah is the Blue Souq. It’s called that because of its type of blue tile work, which is well-known world-wide. This market has about 600 shops and is an amazing place to shop for tourists. There’s a really cool place in the market called the Arabian Bazaar. It’s a traditional style market with a lot of shops. The Central Market in Sharjah is also worth a visit. It’s a large market that has a variety of clothes, jewelry, electronics, and kitchenware for you to indulge in.

5. Sharjah Archaeology Museum

The Sharjah Archaeological Museum houses an assortment of archaeological findings that date back to prehistory. There are some amazing excavations and antiquities to see, such as pottery, jewelry, and ancient relics. The museum is a must-visit for anyone who wants to know all there is to know about the region and its history. You’ll be able to see models of cemeteries, tombs, and houses that date back hundreds of years ago. You’ll learn about the region’s first form of writing at this museum that is over 2500 years old.

6. Khalid Lagoon

Located on the right side of Sharjah’s skyline, Khalid Lagoon is famous for being world’s third highest fountain. Watching the fountain for long periods of time will leave you feeling serene. It is considered one of the most romantic places in Sharjah to visit at night and it is also beautiful either way. You can watch this fountain from up close or from afar. You can also visit Khalid Lagoon with your lover and spend some quality time there.

7. Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park

Kids love to learn, and there are tons of exhibits they can’t get enough of at this place. Your kids can see living plants and animals inside the UAE section, as well as play with farm animals in the “children’s farm.” You can also watch helpful videos about geology in the Geology Hall, and look for evolution throughout your journey.

8. Qanat Al Qasba

Al Qasba is more than just an entertainment centre, because them event centre has a lot of interactive attractions. But the most famous of them all is the Ferris wheel called “Eye of the Emirates”. When you start your ascent in this magnificent wheel, you get to view the spectacular city below.

9. Sharjah Heritage Area

The Heritage Village is a popular site in Sharjah, known for its museums and home to many rich historical facts. One of the more interesting museums is Al Midfaa, which has a wind tower that was used by Bedouins in ancient times to preserve themselves from the heat. This area is full of rich history and will be a favorite spot for history lovers who want to visit again and again.

10. Al Noor Island

Located on the Khalid Lagoon, the park is a public space that you will have to cross a bridge from the central city’s Corniche Street to get to. Once you reach the other side, you’ll find yourself among five-hundred different species of butterflies. I was astonished when I first saw them! There’s also an art installation that you can walk through. It’s called “Butterfly House” and it has the same name for a reason. I recommend spending some time there: let your energy from shopping come back by looking at the beautiful gardens and then spend some time inside the house and around the butterflies.

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