Finding its home on the Persian Gulf, Sharjah is an emirate known as the nation’s cultural gem. It boasts the largest arts museum in the whole of the United Arab Emirates, the Sharjah Arts Museum boasting 72 galleries spread over three floors.
The hustle and bustle of traditional Arabian shopping is never far away in the form of Sharjah’s Souk area. The Fish Souk and Fruit and Vegetable Souk are a fantastic way to step into the way of life.
Meanwhile, Sharjah’s Central Market with its ornate blue tiling houses has over 600 shops. These include jewellery, perfume, clothing, electronics, food and gift items, among many others.
Upstairs at the Central Market, also known as the Blue Market, sits a traditional Arabian bazaar where you can invest in antiques, Yemeni and Omani jewellery and other souvenirs and trinkets to take home with you.