Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sharjah travel guide

Sharjah Tourism | Sharjah Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in September
Estimated hotel price
€32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in September
Estimated hotel price
€32
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. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 DRIVUS, 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. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 DRIVUS, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the 72 Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €128 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from €12 to €691 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€178+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€183+
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72 Hotel Sharjah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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Copthorne Hotel Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€50+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs €41 per day, on average, or €203 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay €0.54 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 €6.40 and €8.54. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs €41 per day, on average, or €203 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay €0.54 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 €6.40 and €8.54. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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