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Sharjah Art Foundation

The Sharjah Art Foundation at Sharjah, UAE is one of the biggest platforms for contemporary artists all across the globe to showcase their artistic works in the exhibitions held here. The motto of Sharjah Art Foundation is to promote Arts and Literature so that citizens of UAE, as well as expats, participate in Arts and Literature programs. The Sharjah Art Foundation was founded by Hoor Al Qasimi who was the daughter of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi (current ruler of Sharjah) in 2009. The Art Foundation’s purpose was to support artist communities in Sharjah as well as other regions across the globe through multiple platforms. These platforms were Sharjah Bennial (an international Art Exhibition once every two years), the Annual March Meeting (an annual gathering of art practitioners), art residencies, production grants, commissions, art exhibitions, artistic research, and publications. The Foundation is laden rich with exquisite artworks, performances, music, film screenings and artist talks of Arab as well as international Artists. These artworks and educational materials are meant to fascinate audiences from all age groups. Read More

Sharjah Arts Museum is the largest art museum in U.A.E. It is a perfect place for art lovers where one can relish the Arab culture and heritage through impressive artwork. The major focus of the museum is to portray the art of the Arab world. There are other artworks as well by 18th-century painters who were inspired by the culture, architecture and environment of the Middle East on their visit. Established in the year 1997, this building houses a permanent collection and a section of temporary exhibits. The permanent collection features impressive artwork from the Ruler of Sharjah, HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi's collection. The Ali Darwish gallery adorns his watercolours of Sharjah. More than 300 artworks by Arabs, locals and foreigner are exhibited in the contemporary section. Spread across 72 galleries over three floors, this museum is a paradise for art lovers. Read More

Sharjah Discovery Centre is a learning-centric entertainment centre meant exclusively for children aged between 3 to 12 years. Visiting the centre provides them with a unique opportunity to discover the world realistically and understand how science and technology have made it a better place to live. The area happens to be completely secure where young children can find answers to their questions while playing amidst colourful surroundings. The entire area is divided into seven different sections that provide kids with insight into specific areas. This agenda helps arouse their interests and egg them to learn more about the field that excites them the most. Surprisingly, many of the kids get to discover their hidden talents at this centre as well. The main hall of the centre is designed superbly with attractive colours and thematic exhibits. The centre also houses a theatre that puts up live shows as well as a couple of workshops. These performances cater to visitors and students eager to learn and create handicrafts or artwork. Read More

What was once Sharjah’s historic local fish market has been developed into Souq Al Jubail, a market for all your groceries under one roof. The majestic domed structure opposite Sharjah Creek is home to a well-planned market for fresh produce like seafood, fruits, vegetables, and even includes live counters to enjoy refreshments as you wait. At Sharjah Fish Market, you’re introduced to the comfort of supermarket shopping with the homeliness and price of street shopping. The Souq Al Jubail fish market boasts of state-of-the-art facilities to source and preserve its fresh produce, strict shopping standards to assure the best quality, and fixed prices to take away the hassle of bargaining. It has almost a hundred shops, a separate cleaning area, and an air-conditioned ambience for even the hottest of days. Even if you aren’t looking to buy anything, Sharjah Fish Market remains a unique experience for anyone wondering how tradition and modernity can go hand-in-hand. Read More

Visit the old Sharjah at this place that represents the true essence of the Emirate comprising of architecture built in traditional Arabian style, ancient Souqs, and old family houses. The area includes several museums such as Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Al Midfaa House, Hisn Fort, Sharjah Heritage Museum along with Souk Al Arsah, each one narrating the story of Sharjah. The Sharjah Heritage Area is a collection of numerous tourist attractions that represent the heritage of the city. It also has separate opening times for women only. Located in close proximity to Corniche between Burj Avenue & Al-Maraija Road, the place offers an interesting experience for history buffs. Read More

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, nestled along a waterfront in an impressive souq, allows one to dive deep into the roots of Arab and Islamic culture. With the exhibits spanning over two floors, visitors learn about the rituals, artefacts, textiles and more. The galleries on the ground floor exhibit various angles of Islamic faith, from their scientific accomplishments in astronomy and mathematics to their rituals and significance of the hajj. The upper floor galleries feature the timeline of 1400 years of art and artefacts of Islamic culture. The exhibits at the upper floor include woodworks, ceramics, clay, glass, pottery, jewellery, textiles and handicrafts with silver, gold and, brass inlay work. A coin collection of silver dinars and dirhams from Abbasid and Omayyad eras as well as zodiac mosaic below the central dome are among the key highlights of the museum. Read More

Sprawling over a huge area of 630,000 sq. meters, the Sharjah National Park must be on your list when visiting Sharjah. Originally intended to serve as a public park for locals and tourists, the Sharjah National Park holds a lot more attractive places and amenities. The entire place has been designed and developed in a manner so as to showcase homogeneity between the traditional Arab architecture and contemporary European styles.

Covering a vast area, the Sharjah Desert Park is an edutainment zone comprising of three sections namely: the Natural History Museum, Arabian Wildlife Centre and the Children's Farm. It helps its visitors to get a better understanding of the flora and fauna of U.A.E as well as scientific explanation of natural processes in the most fun way possible. Situated 28 km from Sharjah on the road to Al Dhaid, this amazing museum is a must-visit, especially for the nature lovers. Read More

Sharjah Science Museum was established in U.A.E with a goal to educate and create enthusiasm among kids and people of all ages regarding science. The museum uses the amusing methodology of interactive sessions and displays for exploring life, space, science experiments and various other fields. The visitors can make their own cartoons, puzzles about the human body, and test their body strength and flexibility too! Kids are given their own play area that is designed to better their understanding of the world around us. One can also explore the universe and space through the on-site planetarium at the museum. Snacks and beverages are also available at cafe next door. Read More

If shopping is on your itinerary, then there is no better place than traditional Arabian markets known as Souks. Bursting with colours, aromas and traditions, souks area of Sharjah is an amazing way of experiencing the authentic ways of Arabian Shopping. Oozing charm through its hustle bustle and intriguing architecture, these bazaars showcases the true spirit of the city. Fish Souk, Fruit and Vegetable Souk, Blue Souk, Souk Al Ghuwair, Souk Al Arsah, Khaled Lagoon, and Souq Al Bahar are some of the major markets of Sharjah selling their famous textiles, rugs, carpets, jewelry and handicrafts. One can also bargain for good deals for authentic aroma oils, clothing and handicrafts. These places also prove to be picturesque enough to attract a lot of photographers to capture the true life of Sharjah. Read More