In this city, you can explore cultural sites that will give the fullest insight into the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Bus Tours
Tour buses depart from the main pedestrian park area of the Kasbah, which is located near the canal. Tickets are purchased at the counter by the Ferris wheel. Night tours are available on Thursdays and Fridays.
The Sharjah bus tour takes you to half a dozen places, including the Al Noor Mosque, Central Market, Waterfront, Al Qasba, Aquarium, Historic Quarter and more. You can get off the bus at any stop to wander around, take a look around, and then hop on another bus to continue the tour.
You can also visit the Historical Museum, the Desert Park and the Zoo, which is home to about a hundred species of animals native to the Arabian Peninsula.
The Archaeological Museum offers a closer look at the history of the region. The exhibit tells the story of human life in the area since the Stone Age.
Painting enthusiasts should not miss the local Art Museum, which regularly hosts exhibitions of talented painters.
