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 July
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
€59
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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , 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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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 €71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €184 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from €12 to €1,178 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 19% 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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Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€173+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€123+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€163+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs €24 per day, on average, or €118 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay €0.59 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 €7.06 and €9.41. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs €24 per day, on average, or €118 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay €0.59 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 €7.06 and €9.41. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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