Sharjah City Tour from Dubai

Recognized by UNESCO as the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’ largely thanks to its beautiful Islamic architecture.

Sharjah is an exciting, lively city with colourful souks filled with interesting artefacts in every corner. The combination of restored houses in traditional style with walls of sea coral; the bright colours of the material souks; the exciting fruit and vegetable market and the fascinating fish souk – all together gives a magical feeling.

On this half-day tour from Dubai, you will see exquisitely built mosques, public buildings, museums and universities and there will be a stop at the majestic King Faisal Mosque – one of the largest in the United Arab Emirates.

The beautiful Persian Gulf is your backdrop as you take the comfortable journey out of Dubai to enter the adjoining Emirate of Sharjah. On arrival enjoy a panoramic drive along the Sharjah Corniche and enjoy a photo stop at the Quran Roundabout.

Visit the Sharjah University and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization for an insight into Islamic culture from past and present as you peruse over 5000 exhibits including coins, ceramics, manuscripts and metalwork across seven state-of-the-art galleries.

After a short stop at the lagoon where you can purchase refreshments, head to the Al Nabooda House, a historical home that dates back 150 years before continuing to the legendary Sharjah Blue Souk.

As you wander through the souk, you will have countless opportunities to try your bargaining skills as you look for gold, silver and precious stones to jewellery, carpets, rugs, fabrics, antiques, carpets and other collectables.

The day ends with a chance to marvel at the Pearl Monument - a symbol of the UAE Federation - and the impressive King Faisal Mosque.

Start times

Pick-up will be between 08:00 – 08:30 am, depending on the hotel where you are staying. We will confirm this one day before your tour.

Duration

Around 5 hours.