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Sharjah is situated between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah interrupted by the small enclave of Ajman. Its coastline runs to approximately thirty kilometres along the Arabian Gulf. It has Arabian Gulf Coast in the west and Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean in the east. It is a major business destination, which is efficiently linked by air, road, and sea. |
The city has most colourful history out of all the Emirates in the country and over a period of time many new attractions have been added to increase the tourist value of it. Sophisticated highways connect it to the other emirates.
Sharjah was also the first port in the entire middle east to possess fully equipped container facilities at the Sharjah Container Terminal. Its impressive port at Khorfakkan provides important facilities for ships that do not need to enter the Gulf.
Sharjah was one of the first emirates to promote tourism. The peaceful hamlets of Khorfakkan and Kalba are a major tourist attraction and provide a getaway from the hustle bustle of the city life.
Today, it is known as the Cultural capital of the U.A.E. Sharjah is the headquarters for the UAE Authors' and Writers' Union which has over a hundred publications to its credit.
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Sharjah is also the capital of Cricket in the U.A.E. It is now famous in the sub-continent and throughout the cricketing world as a major venue for One Day Internationals. |
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Exploring the rich heritage of the city should be the most important occupation while you are in Sharjah. The souks or markets of Sharjah have tried to preserve their traditional values and they should be your next destination. Sharjah is a good place for food lovers and you can enjoy the food from almost all parts of world and especially Middle East. Excursions around the city of Sharjah open the door to the environment of the region and they should not be missed. Sharjah is home to some of the most interesting architectural heritage in the country and some traditions that have all been forgotten. The cultural and historical heritages of the region are on display in the museums that Sharjah has built over a period of time.
