Sharjah has a historical significance of its own. The emirate is a perfect mix of commerce and culture, providing a home for business and tourism, while preserving its traditional heritage. In the year 1998 the city was designated by UNESCO as the cultural capital of the Arab world for its commitment to art, culture. Sharjah City, a bustling administrative and commercial centre with its own distinctive ambience, has some finely restored traditional buildings, together with a wide range of impressive museums. Sharjah is U.A.E's third largest Emirate, covering 2,600 sq. kms and has two distinct regions: A sandy plain extending to the Hajar mountains in the west and a mountainous region strewn with fertile valleys, starting from the Hajar mountains to the west and heading east to the coast of Gulf of Oman.
 History of SharjahThe history of Sharjah goes back almost 6,000 years when it was called as Sarcoa. The population of the city was really small at that time and the economic activities of the people included trade, farming, hunting, fishing and peal farming. Several early settlements... more » |
 The traditional costume of the UAEUAE, as one of the most rapidly developing country in the world, exhibits an amazingly perfect blend of traditionalism and modernism. All UAE nationals continue to wear their traditional costume which indeed is a symbol of... more » |
 Ramadan in UAEIn the desert amid the rising mercury, a warm breeze the sacred days of Ramadan is drawing near, promising the days of self control, realization and sacrifice to cleanse ones body and soul. The holy month of Ramadan this year (2008) will start on Monday the 1st of September and... more » |
 Popular dishes in the UAEEmirati cuisine relies heavily on the use of fish, meat and rice as local dishes are largely made up of a combination of these. Some of the most popular authentic Emirati dishes are as follows... more » |
