Sharjah (emirate)

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Sharjah (إمارة الشارقةّ) is the third largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.

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Sharjah emirate has borders with Dubai, Umm al Quwain and Fujairah while the emirate of Ajman forms an enclave within Sharjah.

It is the only emirates to have a coastline on both the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. This is by virtue of the emirate being made up of a main part (where the capital city Sharjah is) that is located along the Persian Gulf, and the exclaves of Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba Al Hisn which are scattered along the Gulf of Oman coast. Sharjah also controls the Nahwa enclave, which is located within the Omani exclave of Madha, which in turn is surrounded by Sharjah territory near the Gulf of Oman coast.

Because of its proximity to Dubai and the lower cost of living in Sharjah, many people live in Sharjah and work in Dubai. This causes daily traffic jams at rush hours.

Local Language in Emirate of Sharjah

As in the rest of the United Arab Emirates, Arabic is the official language, with most residents actually speaking other languages entirely - particularly Hindi and Urdu. English is widely spoken in shops, souqs, and hotels.

Travel to Emirate of Sharjah

For visa requirements to visit Sharjah, see the United Arab Emirates page.

What is the best way to fly to Emirate of Sharjah

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah International Airport is around 15 kilometers from Sharjah city. It is the home of the low cost carrier Air Arabia which has connections with various Middle East and Indian Subcontinent cities.

Getting to/from the airport:

  • There is a shuttle bus connecting the airport with Sharjah centre (Rolla) running every 30 min (Dhs. 5).
  • Public bus route 111 (Dhs. 10) runs hourly from the airport via Al Qusais Bus station to the Metro's Rashidiya station in Dubai.

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai International Airport, in the neighbouring emirate of Dubai, has many more international connections and will be the more popular gateway to Sharjah.

Travel on a Bus in Emirate of Sharjah

Bus travel to Dubai is feasible via an inter-emirate bus service run by the Government of Dubai Road and Transport Authority. Most buses leave from the Al Jubail (Al Jabal) bus station next to the Sharjah Fish market and the Sharjah Fruit and Vegetable market, nearby to the Central Souk. A bus from Sharjah to Dubai can take about 1 h and costs Dhs. 5. Timetables can be found at the RTA website.[https://

Best way to travel in Emirate of Sharjah by a Taxi

Taxis can travel from Dubai to Sharjah and vice versa without any restrictions.

How to get around in Emirate of Sharjah

There is no public transport in Sharjah, which means that visitors will need to have their own wheels or rely on taxis, which have historically been unmetered, and although some of these remain, but several new companies operating metered taxis have become operational. They are similar in quality to Dubai's taxi fleet.

Taxi drivers, although mostly courteous, have the tendency to refuse passengers if the time of travel coincides with rush hour traffic. It is advisable to plan your travel well, allowing for traffic jams which could take 90 min to get out of.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Sharjah

eHalal maintains a full list at of all hotels in Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Emirate of Sharjah

Generally speaking, Sharjah is a very safe place.

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