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.

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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 August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
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. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h 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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, 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. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h 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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from S$ 18 to S$ 1,614 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 151+
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 143+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 180+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 174+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 130+

Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs S$ 38 per day, on average, or S$ 75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay S$ 0.95 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$ 11.31 and S$ 15.08. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Standard (Ford Everest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs S$ 38 per day, on average, or S$ 75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay S$ 0.95 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$ 11.31 and S$ 15.08. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Standard (Ford Everest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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