1. Dubai
Set a foot on the grounds of the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, the ancient city of Sharjah. Meet your guide at your Hotel in Dubai and start you fascinating tour. You first destination is the majestic Al Noor Mosque made in Turkish Ottoman style.
10 minutes
2. Sharjah
Then wander around the magnificent King Faisal Mosque, the religious heart of United Arab Emirates. Open a door to the breathtaking Islamic culture and Emirati historical heritage at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and explore it countless Islamic archeological artifacts.
Delve into the Heart of Sharjah, historical district that is home to several must-see places of the city. Explore the Souk Al Arsah and buy yourself multiple souvenirs made in Arabic fashion. Continue to the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn Fort) to explore the traditional Arabic architecture, which includes small building made of rock, sand and corals.
Enjoy captivating folk tales and tricky riddles of your native guide while wandering the galleries of the Sharjah Heritage Museum. And finally reach the famous Souk Al-Markazi, a tremendous bazaar that consists of more than 600 stores and possesses all sorts of the finest Eastern goods.
10 minutes
3. Sharjah
Arrive at the ancient Sharjah, most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, which history spans more than 5000 years. Sharjah is the cultural capital of Arab Emirates and the cradle of its history. Learn about the past of this area listening to the fascinating stories of your experienced guide and prepare to visit most notable sites of the city.
1 hour
4. Al Noor Mosque
Start from seeing the shining white Al Noor Mosque made in Turkish Ottoman style. Your guide will open for you a door to the breathtaking Islamic culture and Emirati historical heritage. Have a stop and take wonderful photos of this magnificent building.
20 minutes
5. King Faisal Mosque
The King Faisal Mosque is one of the symbols of United Arab Emirates. Formerly the biggest mosque of the nation it is a place where more than 16000 people can unite of a worship. It is a main mosque of the most religious emirate of Sharjah and its true heart. Although it’s forbidden for non-Muslims to enter, you can still admire its majestic design and feel the vibes of Islamic culture from the outside.
20 minutes
6. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Start exploring the diverse history of Arabian Peninsula at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. It possesses the largest collections of Islamic artifacts with more than 5000 pieces in total. Here you will examine such treasures as a copy of the Koran of the third Caliph, complex early clocks and ancient weapons, or the multiple displace of art masterpieces and antique calligraphy.
20 minutes
7. Souk Al Arsah
The Souk Al Arsah was the former hub for the Eastern traders from Persia, India and Bedouin tribes. Nowadays it is a must-visit location of Sharjah, where you will find everything, from pearl chests and jewelry, to abayas and khandooras, parts of the UAE traditional dress.
20 minutes
8. Sharjah Fort - Al Hisn
Continue to the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn Fort) to explore the traditional Arabic architecture. It was supposed to be destroyed by the Sheikh Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi in order to destroy all reminders of his predecessor, but a timely arrival of the Sharjah’s current ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi saved the remaining ‘Al Kubs’ tower.
Later he ordered the rebuilding of the Fort and now you can walk around its amazing rock and coral buildings.
20 minutes
9. Sharjah Heritage Museum
The Sharjah Heritage Museum is located in the historical district named “Heart of Sharjah”, near the Souk Al Arsah and the Sharjah Fort. Learn about the cultural heritage of Sharjah observing the showpieces of its 6 galleries. Enjoy captivating folk tales and tricky riddles of your native guide while wandering museum’s wide rooms.
20 minutes
10. Souk Al-Markazi
Souk Al-Markazi, also known as Blue Souk, is the main shopping center of this emirate. It consists of two large buildings designed by British architects in a traditional Arabic design. Stroll around the unreal 600 shops which sell countless finest goods, including spices, cosmetics, perfumes, clothes and many other.
20 minutes
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