An Emirate is considerably larger than its neighboring city Dubai and Having coastline on both the West and East Coast of the peninsula. Sharjah the cultural capital of UAE is the third largest among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Drive through the smallest emirates of the country Ajman. This half-day city tour from Dubai gives you a brief introduction to Sharjah and Ajman emirates. The best way to learn about Emirati traditions, culture, history, and arts. Visit the most popular attractions like Al Majarrah souk, Sharjah Museum, Blue souk, and Ajman Museum.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Meet our guide by 09 am from your hotel in Dubai and drive to Sharjah.
Stop At: Sharjah Cultural Centre, Al Falaj, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
The half-day city tour of Sharjah and Ajman from Dubai will start with a photo stop at Cultural Square of Sharjah. Designed by the Spanish sculptor Carlos Marinas Rubias, aimed to represent the spiritual heart of the city. The monument is known as the Quran Monument is encircled by many stately buildings built in traditional Islamic architectural style. The area includes the ruler’s office, the Ahmed Hanbal Mosque, and Cultural Palace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Souk Al-Markazi, King Faisal Road Khaled Lagoon, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
After the photo stop, you will be guided to Al Majarrah Souk. The golden roof souk building attracts many travelers each year. Once a popular shopping place now the Souk building is converted into the Sharjah Museum of the Islamic Civilization. The museum is home to some of the best collections of exquisite Islamic artifacts from all around the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sharjah Fort – Al Hisn, Hisn Avenue Al Shuwaihean, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Your next stop will be Al Hisn Fort, known as the most important heritage village in Sharjah. Al Hisn Fort was built in 1823. Sharjah Fort was converted into a museum in the year 1997. This fort is in the heart of Sharjah was the headquarters and residence of the ruling family. When it was constructed this fort was the biggest and most important construction in Sharjah.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Souk, Al Majaz 1 King Faisal St, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
From Al Hisn Fort, we will move on to the next attraction central souk popularly known as ‘The Blue Souk’. It is an authentic Arabic market and a must-see place in Sharjah. Best place for shopping jewelry, carpets, textiles or antiques, compared to the luxury souks in Dubai the shops in the Blue Souk is more authentic and there is a greater variety of traditional goods from the region. King Faisal mosque will be the last attraction in your Sharjah City Tour, spread across 12,000 -square-meter, named after the King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the former Ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This mosque is the largest mosque in UAE and a perfect example of beautiful Arabian architecture and provides for fantastic photography opportunities. You will also drive through the ‘Pearl Monument’ dedicated to the union of seven Emirates.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ajman Museum, Ajman United Arab Emirates
Your City tour will continue by visiting Ajman, the smallest Emirate in the UAE, Ajman. Drive through the Emirate and you can visit the Ajman Museum. With an interesting collection of artifacts of different eras kept in a beautifully restored fort, Ajman Museum house is one of the most visited historical attractions in the emirate. In the 18th Century, the fort served as the ruler’s residence until 1970, a decade later the fort converted into a museum. There is a section in the museum which is dedicated to the pearl trade that once dominated the economy of the region. One of the most notable displays is the pottery and funeral jewelry dating back as far as 3000 BC. The fort itself the best example of traditional Emirati architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
The half-day city tour of Sharjah and Ajman will come to an end with this visit, Drive back to Dubai drop-off location or hotel.
Location: Western Asia » United Arab Emirates » Emirate of Dubai » Emirate of Dubai
Commences: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 5 hours
