Discovery Museum

Located nearly twenty kilometres, east of Dubai, Sharjah is a popular destination amongst tourists visiting Dubai. Many tourists see to it that they spend some time from their holidays in Sharjah. Having been accorded the  honour of the ‘Cultural  Capital of the  Middle-East’ by UNESCO  in 1998,  the city  has   done an exemplary job in preserving  its  cultural heritage best visible in the   two dozen museums that dot the city’s  landscape.  Some of the museums  that are popular amongst tourists include: Sharjah Archaeological Museum, Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah Science Museum and Planetarium, Discovery Center, Sharjah Natural History Museum & the Islamic Museum. These museums are  replete with  antiques and memorabilia  that  date back to the ancient times  and offer visitors  unique insights into the  city’s  history and tradition.

The city of  Sharjah is famous  the world over for its lush green landscapes and some of its manicured parks  are well  worth a  visit which include the Sharjah National Park, Al Majaz Park & Al Jazeira Park. All these parks  offer facilities like  fountains, swimming pools, waterfalls  and  one can even find duck pond, slides, walking tracks, cycling tracks & barbecue facilities at the famous Sharjah National Park. Famous for its idyllic beachfronts, Sharjah is extremely popular amongst tourists who come to visit its picturesque beaches namely the Al Khan, Hamariya & Corniche.

If you have booked your tickets during the month of November then you  can also get a chance to attend the Sharjah International Book  Fair that  attracts leading publishers  and luminaries from the  world of literature. Sharjah also  has a  very vibrant arts  scene  and the numerous  art galleries located within the  Sharjah Arts Area  like the Emirates Fine Arts Society, Sharjah Arts Center, Sharjah Arts Gallery, Sharjah Arts Museum & Very Special Art Center offer visitors a wondrous peek into the rich artistic heritage that the city  encompasses within its fold.

If it is some  fun and excitement that  you are looking for  then a desert safari would be your best bet. Hire a 4WD and join a  desert safari tour that takes you through the hot sands of the desert at  breakneck speed. The adrenalin rush which kicks in when your vehicle crashes through  boulders, bounces over rocks and passes through water streams is simply  incredible. In the local  language, people call it ‘Wadi Bashing’ and this experience usually concludes before sunset so that  tourists get a  chance to capture the beauty of the setting sun on camera. A  sumptuous   dinner consisting of barbecue dishes usually follows and  is  usually complimented by  enticing song and  dance performances  by  belly-dancers.

For tourists coming to  Sharjah for the first  time, there is  no dearth of things to see and do in this incredible city. The best way to make the most of your holiday in Sharjah is to buy a  Sharjah travel guide that  would  give you all the information about the wealth of attractions that the city has to offer. The city also hosts  some exciting cricketing encounters between  India & Pakistan  and we recommend you book your tickets to Sharjah to coincide with a  cricket match. It will  surely be the best way to conclude your holidays in Sharjah.

See you in Sharjah !