Sharjah - The Cultural Capital of the UAE (Half-Day City Tour)

Explore the rich Islamic culture at Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE and the emirate of Ajman, the smallest emirate of the UAE. A 15-minute drive from Dubai will bring you to these twin cities that share the boundaries of Dubai. The major landmark of the tour is the “Cultural Roundabout” — the most magnificent modern Islamic architecture and the statue holding the Quran. Travel along the beach road, passing through the Sharjah Palace. Drive to the city of Ajman to visit the ancient fort that has been transformed into a museum. On arrival at the Corniche, witness the ancient wooden boats that are still employed for fishing and goods transportation from neighboring countries.

The glittering Al Majarra Souk with its gold glittered dome is a landmark you will not want to miss. A short drive to the old city of Sharjah will let you visit theAl Naboodha house or the Sharjah museum. The tour continues to reach the bustling cattle, bird, vegetable, and fish markets. Move on to the famous New Souk or the Blue Souk to experience vintage Arabian grandeur. 

This place is famous for gold and carpet shopping. Make sure to use your bargaining skills at the hundreds of shops selling golden jewelers to antique goods. Adjacent to the Souk is the “Pearl Monument” — the success symbol of the Federation of the seven emirates. Beside the monument, lies the majestic & resplendent “King Faisal Mosque”, one of the largest mosques in the UAE. The tour concludes with a visit to the fort built as a watchtower as well an ancient lighthouse, one of the rare standing-monuments of ancient Persian history

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:

•  Cultural roundabout
•  Pearl monument
•  Resplendent King Faisal mosque
•  Sharjah Corniche
•  Visit to Ajman
•  Rulers palace view
•  Blue souk
•  Bustling vegetable and bird market
•  Fish market
•  Sharjah museum