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Sharjah — 10 Must-Visit Attractions

Sharjah is the UAE's Cultural Capital — a city of exceptional museums, heritage areas and Islamic art that offers a profoundly different experience to Dubai, just 20 minutes away.

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All 10 Sharjah Attractions

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Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Sharjah
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
One of the world's finest Islamic heritage museums — AED 5 admission.
⭐ 4.6 AED 5
Al Qasba Sharjah Sharjah
Al Qasba Sharjah
Canal promenade, Eye of the Emirates wheel and waterfront dining.
⭐ 4.5 Free
Heart of Sharjah Heritage Sharjah
Heart of Sharjah Heritage
World's largest urban restoration — Al Hisn Fort and traditional souqs.
⭐ 4.5 Free
Sharjah Art Museum Sharjah
Sharjah Art Museum
Free museum with one of the Middle East's finest contemporary Arab art collections.
⭐ 4.5 Free
Al Noor Island Sharjah Sharjah
Al Noor Island Sharjah
Butterfly house, art installations and extraordinary night illuminations.
⭐ 4.5 AED 10
Sharjah Natural History Museum Sharjah
Sharjah Natural History Museum
UAE's finest natural history museum — Arabian Leopards and desert ecosystems.
⭐ 4.6 AED 15
Sharjah Aquarium Sharjah
Sharjah Aquarium
250 Gulf marine species with glass tunnel and Maritime Museum.
⭐ 4.3 AED 25
Al Montazah Parks Sharjah Sharjah
Al Montazah Parks Sharjah
Sharjah Waterpark and Island of Legends theme park — good family value.
⭐ 4.3 AED 120
Sharjah Desert Park Sharjah
Sharjah Desert Park
Children's farm, camel rides and botanical garden in the desert interior.
⭐ 4.3 Free
Mleiha Archaeological Centre Sharjah
Mleiha Archaeological Centre
130,000 years of human history — the UAE's most important archaeological site.
⭐ 4.6 AED 30

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