Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sharjah travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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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

Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, ITA Airways, Condor and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

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 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, ITA Airways, Condor and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,018 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,032 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the 72 Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $21 to $2,096 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$340+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$326+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$284+
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Red Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Expect to pay $1.11 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 $13.30 and $17.73. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.11 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 $13.30 and $17.73. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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