Sharjah Central Souq

Your visit to Sharjah is incomplete if you have not been to the Sharjah Central Souq, this is an iconic location in Sharjah. This particular Souq has a lot of historical significance and its picture is printed on the currency of the UAE. Are you tickled to know more about this place? Well, let us get started right away.

A Brief Overview of The Sharjah Central Souq

At this souq, you will find more than 600 shops spread over two floors. The shops sell a variety of items. The second floor has shops that sell kilims, carpets, textiles, crafts, and various kinds of art.

On the other side of the Souq you are going to come across shops that sell diamonds, gold, precious stones, and lovely jewellery. You will also find jewellery that is designed after antique pieces. You can find interesting décor items for your house at reasonable prices. Also check the Dubai mall facts detail here.

This place is very unique and you if you take your kids, they too will enjoy. You can also treat them by purchasing toys that are fully handmade. The good thing about this place is that it stays open till 10 o clock at night. It is wonderful to visit at night too as the shops are brightly lit and the atmosphere is buzzing. Once you are done with the Souq you can visit other nearby places.  Also, there are other places to visit nearby which is covered under Sharjah city tour.

Location Of The Souq

This souq is located close to Al Ittihad Square near Faisal Road.

The Best Time To Visit The Souq

If you do not want to run into a big crowd then you should visit during the mornings around at 10.30 am. The late evening hours are also ideal to avoid a big crowd. Another shopping mall is the Lamcy Plaza in Dubai.

Entry Fee?

The good news about visiting The Sharjah Central Souq is that the entry ticket is totally free.

How can you Reach This Place?

You can reach this place by bus or cab as it is at a distance of 16 kilometers from Sharjah. If you feel a little lost you can always ask people, this is a popular spot and everybody can direct you to it.

Now, that you have all the information you need on the Blue Souq you should now fix a date and head over without any hesitation. Be sure to put your bargaining skills to the test. The shopkeepers here are extremely friendly and if you talk to them long enough you will get to learn interesting things about the history of the UAE and how it developed into a modern nation. Do not miss out on this fabulous place.