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. Sharjah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
S$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Autostrad Rent A Car, 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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

Average rates range from around S$ 79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 177 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from S$ 18 to S$ 1,680 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 101% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 176+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Red Castle Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 53+
Al Smou Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 50+

Hiring a car in Sharjah

Expect to pay S$ 1.13 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 S$ 13.56 and S$ 18.08.

Expect to pay S$ 1.13 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 S$ 13.56 and S$ 18.08.