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Sharjah Hotels
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Sharjah Rotana
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| The Sharjah Rotana
Hotel is located on the A1 Arouba Street in the heart of the
business district of Sharjah, and within close proximity to the
famous shopping ...more |
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Millennium Hotel
Sharjah |
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Rising 23 floors, the Millennium Sharjah's modern exterior of
mirrored glass makes a striking impact on the natural surroundings
of the lagoon. Views are
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The Oceanic Khor Fakkan Beach Hotel |
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Oceanic Hotel is an
ultra-modern, holiday resort tucked away in the coastal town of Khor
Fakkan. A scenic one and half hour's drive from the bustling cities
of Dubai and Sharjah, Khor Fakkan is a surprising blend of
mountainous country and sandy beaches...more |
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Embassy Suites Hotel |
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Embassy Suites Hotel is a new
addition to the hospitality industry in Sharjah. Its handy location
in the heart of Sharjah enables the guests to reach the shopping
area business districts and Sharjah International Airport in just
minutes. ..more |
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| Sharjah City Attractions &
Guide |
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Sharjah is home to some of the most interesting
architectural heritage in the country and some
traditions that have all been forgotten. The cultural
and historical heritages of the region are on display in
the museums that Sharjah has built over a period of time |
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.Islamic Museum
The Islamic Museum near Al Qassaba Square showcases the
different aspects of Islamic heritage. There are manuscripts in
Arabic, pottery items, scientific instruments, and glass and
metallic items on display in the museum. The museum is opened on
weekdays, except Monday on 0900 to 1300 and 1700 to 2000 hours |
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Sharjah Art Museum
This museum is a recent addition being opened only in 1997.
There is personal collection of the present ruler of Sharjah
that include valuable paintings, historic documents, and
maps. The museum is open on weekdays except Monday from 0900
to 1300 and 1700 to 2000 hours.
Other museums in Sharjah include Sharjah Archaeological
Museum, Sharjah Heritage Museum, and Sharjah Science Museum
and Planetarium.
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Souks
Apart from museums Sharjah is known as its Souks and mainly
Blue Souk that is called so because of its distinct blue
vaulted roof. Souk Al Arsah is the oldest Souk in Sharjah
and was the heart of trade for many centuries in the past.
Other important Souks are Old bazaar or Iranian Bazaar and
Al Majarrah Souk.
Other Attractions
Other attractions in Sharjah include Hisn al Sharjah or
Sharjah Fort, Majilis Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfaa,
Sharjah University City, and magnificent buildings of
Sharjah.
Places Around
Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park is situated
outside Sharjah at a distance of around 28 km from the city
centre. This is the sleekest natural museum in entire United
Arab Emirates and provides visitors with a chance to learn
about the flora and fauna of the Arabian Desert by the way
of fun and entertainment.
Khor Kalba is an important nature reserve with mangroves and
Kalba specie of the white collared Kingfisher. The reserve
is situated south of Fujairah.
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