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Like the rest of the emirates, Sharjah has its own charms to attract a number of shoppers to this aphrodisiac gusto. There are numerous shopping malls, ethnical souqs and bustling bazaars in Sharjah, for bargain and exclusive shopping. Here is a list for the shoppers to select what fits their budget the most. |
Shopping Malls in Sharjah
1: Sahara Center
Sahara Centre is one of the best family shopping and entertainment mall in Sharjah, offering an attractive mix of International Brands and finest stores in Sharjah. The architecture of the mall is unique and features a spacious environment with wide open spaces and natural lights. The mall offers multicultural food court with international and local cuisines which is one of the best food courts in comparison to the rest of the shopping malls, along side a number of cafés and restaurants. Sahara center is also home to one of the largest indoor family entertainment centers – the Adventure land and a massive bowling alley. You can also enjoy latest movies at the Sahara Grand cinema. Over and all Sahara center offers the best family oriented shopping and entertainment experience through out the year.
2: Sharjah City Center
Sharjah city center is a resident’s loved shopping center its main attraction being Carrefour-the hyper market. Although Sharjah City center is ideal for grocery shopping but it also offers an array of other shops offering just about everything, from electronics appliances to bed linen, accessories, make up and a lot more. The food court at the Sharjah city center is also good but you will mostly find the burgers and the other internal brands. There are a few cafes in the mall and a Chinese restaurant.
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3: Mega Mall Located in main Sharjah, mega mall offers a number of international brands outlets no where else to be found in Sharjah. With a hyper market of its own, namely the mega mart, mega mall is also a complete family shopping and entertainment destination, offering play and games area as well as the cinemas at the top level, and number of snack shops at the food court. |
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4: Safeer Mall
A new addition to the list of Sharjah’s growing number of shopping centers, Safeer Mall aims to provide an array of shop-able goods and the advantage to shop at the famous discount center- the one stop shop for every thing. Discount center has been a separate mall which has now merged with the new Safeer mall.
Souqs in Sharjah
1: Central Souq/ the Blue Souq
Famous all over the UAE for its architecture and design, the central souq or the blue souq is one of the most exclusive Souqs in Sharjah where you can shop and can indulge in an arabesque feel all at the same time. The Souq offers unlimited gold, silver and diamond jewelry shopping, handicraft shops, clothes and perfumery shops. Above everything the souq is the ideal place to witness the true essence of Arabia.
2: Al Majarrah Souq
Architecturally the best and the most awe-inspiring structure in Sharjah, Al Majarrah souq is a traditional yet modern Souq with a distinctive Arabic flavor. Designed by Halcrow, it opened in 1987 and has 50 shops and is maintained by the Municipality. The souq is just simply remarkable for its modern and traditional Islamic architecture and worth a visit for its golden dome showing the galaxy. The finely chiseled wrought-iron lamps and also simply amazing and worth noticing. It is one of the truest traditional and architectural landmarks in Sharjah, more than shopping it is a pleasure for sightseeing alone. Inside you will find a variety of shops offering clothes, shoes, perfumes and textiles. This Souq is quite popular with local shoppers.
3: Sharjah Gold Souq/Center
Famous around Sharjah for an array of gold jewelry shops, the souq boasts marvelous architectural design with creative interior design with a complete Arabic feel. Besides the local jewelers you can also find the entire top gold jewelry brand here.
Bazaars
1: Rolla Bazaar
A typical bazaar amidst the bustling and massively populated area Rolla, the Rolla bazaar is a bargain shopper’s paradise, offering everything thing from dress material to watches, cheap electronic gadgets to blankets. If you want to pack some good bargains then Rolla Bazaar is your stop over. </
