Sharjah travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Sharjah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Al Qubtan at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa (Al Muntazah St - Al Heerah Suburb - Al Muntazah) and Cafe 971 Six (Maliha Road Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in June
Estimated hotel price
€77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in June
Estimated hotel price
€77
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Sharjah.

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 Hertz, 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Sharjah.

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 Hertz, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (6,943 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,710 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,567 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,742 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,643 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,605 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,907 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,060 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,178 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 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 Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €91 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from €13 to €1,136 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€132+
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€91+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€121+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€71+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€132+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€99+

Hiring a car in Sharjah

Expect to pay €0.67 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 €7.96 and €10.61.

Expect to pay €0.67 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 €7.96 and €10.61.

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