TAKE THE KIDS TO AL MONTAZAH ISLAND

Al Montazah Island (also known as Flag Island) is a top spot in Sharjah if the kids need to let off some steam.This small island in Khalid Lagoon is home to both a theme park with roller coasters and other rides plus a water park with plenty of water slides to beat the heat and have some fun. The island’s big attraction, though, is the 60-meter-high Eye of the Emirates observation wheel. Head up on this big wheel to get a soaring perspective over the city. Views from the top can stretch for 50 kilometers. It’s particularly good for nighttime shots of Sharjah’s lights and many illuminated buildings. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

TOUR THE AL NOOR MOSQUE

The Al Noor Mosque is the only mosque in Sharjah open to non-Muslims.Anyone interested in digging a bit deeper into the heritage of the United Arab Emirates and wanting to learn a little about Islamic beliefs would find a visit here a worthy addition to their Sharjah itinerary. Non-Muslims can visit the mosque on a tour, which takes place every Monday at 10am and includes a discussion on Islamic and Emirati history, culture, and traditions.The mosque itself is a modern construction (built in 2005) and modeled on classical Ottoman style, with slender, pointed minarets, typical of Ottoman mosque architecture. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

KHOR FAKKAN

Khor Fakkan is the second largest town on the east coast and an exclave of Sharjah. Its 109 kilometers east of Sharjah city.Although the main feature of town is the thriving and less-than-picturesque container port, it’s surrounded by a long stretch of beach that trails along the shore. Khor Fakkan is only home to one mid-range older resort (Al Aqsah, just up the coast in Fujairah gets most of the east coast’s beach-going tourists), but the sand here is good for a stop-off if you’re road-tripping down the coast.In the center of Khor Fakkan is one of Sharjah’s newest tourist attractions, a huge manmade waterfall and a theater built in Roman-style, overlooking the sea. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

TAKE A NATURE BREAK IN KALBA

The most southerly village in the United Arab Emirates, Kalba is a tiny exclave of the Emirate of Sharjah on the eastern coast.About 112 kilometers east of Sharjah, it’s a charming place for a stroll that is worth the trip for the Al-Hisn Museum (built as a fort 200 years ago) and the fully restored House of Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al-Qassimi, with its displays of musical instruments and traditional furniture. Just south of the village is the Khor Kalba Conservation Reserve, containing a vast mangrove forest.This is a bird-watcher’s paradise, especially during spring and autumn migrations.Visitors can spot the rare white-collared kingfishers that breed here, as well as reef herons and booted warblers. Trips to the reserve are by boat or kayaking tours.On the outskirts of Kalba town is the Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center, a nature reserve with 30 desert and mountain species. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

SHARJAH ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM

Sharjah Archaeology Museum has exhibits tracing the wide-arcing history of humanity in the area.Displays in the Stone Age section include numerous flint pieces reflecting the technology of that period, and old seashells. There are also ornamental gems and pottery shards from the Ubaid period that were found in Al Hamriyah and confirm the trade exchange of this age with Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq). The Bronze Age Hall features archaeological finds of pottery, metals, stone, and jewelry, while the Iron Age Hall features two of the museum’s prize pieces: a camel statue and a ceramic dome that both come from the Muweilah archaeological site. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

SHOP FOR FOODIE GIFTS AT SOUK AL-JUBAIL

Sharjah’s huge, covered Souk Al-Jubail is an excellent way to experience the bustle of traditional Arabian shopping in a modern setting.Join local shoppers as they do their weekly rounds at the Fish Souk-a stinky and busy mix of noise and color-and then dive into the Fruit and Vegetable Souk, always crowded with vendors shouting out their prices and customers bargaining for good deals. As well as being a prime opportunity to capture some vibrant photos of daily Sharjah life and see a shopping souk that hasn’t been dressed up for the tourists, this is a great place to pick up gifts such as dates and local honey. Category: Leisure, Entertainment, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

VISIT SHARJAH AQUARIUM & MARITIME MUSEUM

As a settlement, Sharjah has always been linked closely to the water, and the Aquarium and Maritime Museum highlights the importance of the sea in the city’s development.For kids, the aquarium is the main attraction, and hosts around 150 species of sea life, including reef sharks and stingrays. The connected Maritime Museum hosts interesting exhibits on traditional wooden dhows, as well as pearl collecting and fishing – all once important to the economy here.Highlights include the collection of glimmering pearls (including what is thought to be the oldest pearl ever collected in the world) and the beautiful wooden dhow docked outside the museum. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

SEE THE BUTTERFLIES ON AL NOOR ISLAND

This public park, created in Khalid Lagoon and accessed by bridge from the central city’s Corniche Street, is Sharjah’s top spot if you’re looking for some tranquil downtime to recuperate from shopping and museum exploring.The island blends art and nature into its design, and features gardens scattered with modern art sculptures and installations, created by some of the world’s most renowned artists. The premier attraction is Al Noor Island’s butterfly house, where approximately 500 different butterfly species can be seen.For smaller kids, it’s a great, close-up encounter with nature, though anyone with an interest in the natural world will also enjoy a visit. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

SHOP AT THE CENTRAL MARKET

Sharjah’s Central Market, built in the 1970s, is the city’s most famous landmark. The intricate blue tile work on the exterior has given it the nickname the Blue Souk.More than 600 shops are inside, where shoppers will find sections devoted to gold and jewelry, perfume, clothing, food, electronics, and gift-type items. The upper floor has the atmosphere of a traditional bazaar, with vendors selling antiques, carpets, Omani and Yemeni jewelry, and all sorts of other souvenir type items that hail from the greater Arab world. Category: Leisure, Entertainment, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

TAKE THE KIDS TO SHARJAH DESERT PARK

The Sharjah Desert Park offers kids an easy taster of the UAE’s desert ecology and wildlife. Its 31 kilometers east of Sharjah city, along the E88 Highway.The center incorporates three different neighboring sites: The Arabia Wildlife Center is the main area, with enclosures housing Arabian Oryx, Arabian leopards, and endemic reptiles. There’s also a children’s farm where little ones can get up close to typical farm animals. The Sharjah Natural History Museum offers a thorough overview of the UAE’s wildlife, plants, and geological history and has been fully set up with children in mind to enhance the learning experience. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:

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