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. 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. 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 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 €182 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from €12 to €1,176 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 25% 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)
€185+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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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)
€163+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€164+
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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 €7.05 and €9.40. 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 €7.05 and €9.40. 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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