10 Places to Visit in Sharjah for almost Free in 2024

There are several places to visit in Sharjah but today we are sharing 10 such tourist destination that you can visit for free or without spending a penny.  Sharjah, christened as the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most tourist and visitor friendly cities. It serves as a perfect family destination for quaint day trips.

Here we underline some places where you can visit, and it won’t burden your pocket by much. In fact, these places are free to visit! Here are the top 10 places to visit in Sharjah for Free have a look:

Al Majaz Waterfront

The Al Majaz Waterfront is situated next to the Al Qasba canal and it is the best waterfront area development in Sharjah. It has Jogging tracks and walking areas for people who want to take a stroll or go for a scenic run next to the calming waters. It has the beautiful Sharjah Musical fountain which is a sight to watch after dark. This area is packed with fun activities during festive season, especially Eid and New Year when there are Fireworks displays.

Blue Souk

Constructed in the 1970s, the Blue Souk or the Central market is one of the popular destinations in Sharjah. It is built to be reminiscent of a traditional Bazaar, right on the Khalid Lagoon. It is named so because of the ornate decoration with small blue tiles on the outside walls. It houses over 400 shops that sell everything from Gold, jewelry and clothes, to Perfumes and Electronics and cosmetics.

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is an architectural wonder in itself, with bright gold adorned walls and spacious hallways that stretch along the entire length of the building. This place offers an insight into the rich cultural heritage and the history of the city and country.

Qanat Al Qasba

The Al Qasba canal is also one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Sharjah. It is lined with some of the most fabulous restaurants in the city. The restaurants and the bridges give this place a very Venice-like look and feel. One of the most popular attractions here is the ‘Eye of the Emirates’; a huge Ferris wheel that has air-conditioned cabins.

Khalid Lagoon

Khalid Lagoon is considered to be the best place to visit at night, because of its fountain. It is home to the world’s third-highest fountain, which shoots water up to a height of one hundred meters. The Khalid lagoon is serene and peaceful, makes it a perfect place to spend a romantic and calm evening.

Buried Village

This is for the people who want to embark upon a desert adventure. The buried village is just outside Al Madam, on the Dubai-Hatta road. It is an abandoned village overrun by sand. The locals say people lived there around 50 years ago, although it’s not known why the town was abandoned. The rows of houses and a mosque give you a complete ghost town eerie feel.

Al Noor Island

Al Noor Island is a public park that can be accessed by a bridge from Corniche street in the central city. It is a pleasant and peaceful area that features numerous gardens with modern art installations and sculptures here and there. It is a place to unwind and de-stress. In addition to the park, it also houses the Al Noor Island Butterfly house which has almost 500 different species of butterflies on display.

Sharjah Heritage Area

Sharjah Heritage Area is a delegated area that houses vintage homes, beautiful souks, and ancient towers that are all reminiscent of a time gone by. It offers a unique insight into the Sharjah of yesteryears. An interesting part of it is the Al Midfaa that is particularly striking because of its windy tower, which helped people of that time keep cool and stay away from the scorching heat.

Sharjah Art Museum

The Sharjah Art Museum is located in Al Shuwaihiyeen, near the Al Corniche post office. It houses some of the best pieces of modern art and contemporary art made by some of the most famous artists all across the UAE and The Middle East. Not just that, The Museum also features regular workshops on a variety of different subjects of Art.

Beaches

Sharjah has some exceptionally beautiful beaches, including the Al Khan beach, the Sharjah beach, or the Al Mamzar beach. These places are family-friendly, and also has many health-conscious people thronging them because they have outdoor gym equipment that facilitates working out on the beaches.

Sharjah Aquarium

Exploring aquatic life is an extremely hypnotizing affair. However, not everyone can bear to dive into an ocean for discovering the serenity of the marine world. The Sharjah Aquarium, built in the United Arab Emirates is dipped in 1.8 million liters of water and is spread across 6500 m² land area. It is the absolute place for people with immense love for the ocean. Apart from having a rocky shoreline decorated with lagoons, mangroves, and coral reefs, it also consists of approximately 100 aquatic species. The focal attraction of this place is its mesmerizing close-up wide-angle view. The sight of the fragile seahorses, Caribbean reef sharks, moray eels, and dazzling clownfish is magical.

Sharjah Art Foundation

The Sharjah Art Foundation is one of the most prominent cultural foundations in the world. Sharjah Biennial is a fascinating exhibition of art by contemporary international artists which can be found in the Sharjah Art Foundation along with other exquisite collections of art. The objective of forming this Literary Art Foundation was to promote and honor the work of art by every talented artist across the globe. A visit to this glories Art foundation may fill you with intellect and might influence you in becoming creative too.

Sharjah Archaeology Museum

If you want to gather knowledge about the depth of Emirati culture’s roots then, exploration of the Sharjah Archaeology Museum is a must. The place is an ancient treasure trove with explicit prehistoric artifacts demonstrated in a technologically improvised arrangement. Starting from the Bedouin civilization to the coinage and lifestyle of the ancient Arabians, you can watch everything with an audible broadcast if you wish. You can witness the design of tombs, houses, and cemeteries that were constructed2500 years back. The place is designed keeping in mind not only of the history buffs but of young fellow visitors too, as digital gaming systems and motion pictures can be found in the museum too.

Sharjah Science Museum

The Sharjah Science Museum has to be the kids’ go-to place to know about science practically and factually. Established in the year 1996, the museum consists of a generous variety of interactive programs and presentations including a planetarium inside it. The intention behind building this museum is to motivate children from a very tender age about the wonderful world of science and technology. Laws of nature, aerodynamics, physiology, and thermal physics are the fields that are paid attention to in this museum. The organization makes sure no query of the kids remains unattended. They even have experts appointed to acknowledge every curiosity of the children during the workshop sessions they arrange.

Khor Fakkan

The second-largest city on the Arabian east coast, Khor Fakkan is an exclave city of Emirate of Sharjah. Visit this city at least once in your life to witness the beauty of heaven on earth. One of the most prominent tourist spots is the Bay of Khor Fakkan which actually means “Creek of Two Jaws”. It is one of the chief container ports of the world and the solitary natural deep-sea port of the city. You will definitely feel captivated by the games and recreational activities available on the beach for the amusement of the tourists. Shark Island and the Al Wurrayah Falls are the other attractions of the city you can also check out.

List of 10 Places to Visit in Sharjah for almost Free in 2024

Sl. No.	Places in Sharjah	Address	Timing
1	Al Majaz Waterfront	Khalid Lake Trail, Sharjah, U.A.E	6:30 – 7:00 p.m to 9:30 p.m & 10:00 p.m to 12:00 midnight
2	Blue Souk	Sharjah, U.A.E	10:00 am to 10:00 pm (Sat to Thur) & 05:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Fri)
3	Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization	Al SharqAl Nabba, Sharjah, U.A.E	10am–6pm (Friday closed)
4	Qanat Al Qasba	Al Khan Street, Al Qasba, Sharjah, U.A.E	11:00 am – 08:00 pm
5	Khalid Lagoon	Buhairah Corniche Road, Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah, U.A.E	9am–11pm (Friday closed)
6	Buried Village	Sharjah, U.A.E	Open 24 hours
7	Al Noor Island	Buhairah Corniche Road, Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah, U.A.E	09:00 am to 11:00 pm
8	Sharjah Heritage Area	Al Mareija, Sharjah, U.A.E	8am–8pm
9	Sharjah Art Museum	Al Shuwaihean, Sharjah, U.A.E	8am–8pm (Fri 4pm–8pm)
10	Beaches	Sharjah, U.A.E	N/A
11	Sharjah Aquarium	Al Meena St, Al Khan Old area, adjacent to Sharjah Maritime Museum, Sharjah, U.A.E	8am–8pm (Fri 2–8pm)
12	Sharjah Art Foundation	c/o Sharjah Art Museum PO Box 19989. Al Shuwaiheen Arts Area, Sharjah, U.A.E	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM ( Fri 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
13	Sharjah Archaeology Museum	Sharjah Science Museum Center, Behind Sharjah Television Building, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St, Dasman, Sharjah, U.A.E	10am–8pm  ( Fri 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
14	Sharjah Science Museum	Halwan SuburbAl Abar, Sharjah, U.A.E	8am–8pm ( Fri 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
15	Khor Fakkan	Beach in Khor Fakkan, U.A.E	Open 24 hours