Sharjah travel guide
Sharjah Tourism | Sharjah Guide
You're Going to Love Sharjah
With a population of 543,733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sharjah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Al Qubtan at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa (Al Muntazah St - Al Heerah Suburb - Al Muntazah) and Cafe 971 Six (Maliha Road Shop 2) are great picks.
When to visit Sharjah
How to Get to Sharjah
Plane
Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Air Canada, Emirates and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Dubai.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Sharjah.
Airlines serving Sharjah
Where to stay in Sharjah
Average rates range from around RM 277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 622 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from RM 65 to RM 5,892 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 101% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah
Most booked hotels in Sharjah
Hiring a car in Sharjah
Expect to pay RM 3.97 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 47.56 and RM 63.41. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.