Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Sharjah travel guide

Sharjah Tourism | Sharjah Guide

You're Going to Love Sharjah

With a population of 543 733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sharjah

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city center. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the center of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city center. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the center of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,463 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,845 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $96 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $14 to $847 per night. Al Majaz is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sharjah are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Sharjah by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3739 reviews)
$116+
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Pullman Sharjah
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3323 reviews)
$76+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4636 reviews)
$87+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3106 reviews)
$148+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3562 reviews)
$193+
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Marbella Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2036 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Sharjah

Renting a car in Sharjah costs $26 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sharjah costs $26 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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