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23 Fantastic Places to Visit in Sharjah You’ll Love

The third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sharjah is known for its culture and heritage. The third biggest city in the UAE is also a great place for foodies.

Here are 23 fantastic places to visit while you’re in Sharjah.

 Here are 23 fantastic places to visit while you’re in Sharjah.

If you’re keen to learn more about Islam this is the place to go. The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation is dedicated to Islamic art and contains over 100,000 artifacts.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation

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The Sharjah Corniche runs for just over 4 miles along the coast of Sharjah. It is lined with palm trees and a great place to walk, jog or cycle. It is particularly lovely at sunset.

Sharjah Corniche

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Al Noor Island is on the north shore of the khalid lagoon. This beautiful island is home to more than 85 species of plants and its centre piece is the butterfly centre, home to over 500 butterflies.

Al Noor Island

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One of the oldest souqs in the UAE, Souq Al Arsah Sharjah is a popular shopping destination in Sharjah. The building dates back 150 years and today it is home to shops.

Souq Al Arsah Sharjah

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Souq Al Shanasiyah Sharjah is another popular shopping area in the Sharjah heritage area. This is another great place to come to buy traditional items as souvenirs to take home.

Souq Al Shanasiyah

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The only museum in the United Arab Emirates to be dedicated to the art of calligraphy, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum is home to more than 2,000 pieces of calligraphy that date back to the 15th century.

Sharjah Calligraphy Museum

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