Sharjah City: The Gate to Understanding UAE History and Culture
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Sharjah
Explore the historical and cultural treasures of Sharjah, the gateway to understanding the history and culture of the UAE. Discover museums, forts, heritage villages, mosques, palaces, and more!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quran Roundabout - We will stop in what is also called ,cultural Square, in the heart of Sharjah to admire the unique architectural style of the emirate
  • Souk Al Arsah - One of the oldest souks or bazar in the United Arab Emirates and it is still open today for the visitors and tourists !
  • Blue Souk - It is called souk since it is the only shopping centre in Sharjah and the Emirates that kept the traditional style ,and its building tells a lot about the history and culturaL aspect of the city!
  • Sharjah Fort - Al Hisn - One of the oldest fortifications in the country ,well preserved and remains always a proof of human creativity and a unique arab architectural style !
  • Al Noor Mosque - It is a world Guinness book record for its biggest charity box ,and much more..
  • Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization - This museum stands as Sharjah’s principal attraction since it tells a lot about ,culture ,science ,history and many interesting stories about the Arab nation !
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • any other services or expenses that are not mentioned in the program
Additional Information

This excursion provides a significant insight into the UAE’s rich historical and cultural heritage, making it an ideal choice for our guests to deepen their understanding of our identity. Sharjah, the country’s most historical segment, boasts of over 30 museums, forts, heritage village, mosques, palaces, and governmental constructions. Sharjah’s predominant architectural design is a rare representation of traditional architecture that maintains the distinct Arab style. Even though it’s just few kilometers away from Dubai, Sharjah presents a completely different view from all angles!

Location
Quran Roundabout
Al Wahda St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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752kerem_
Dec 11, 2020
Unforgettable holiday - I fell in love with this city thanks to its beauty and authenticity! Thanks to Madina Tourism I booked the tour and I had a great half day in the emirate of Sharjah. I found this city different from Dubai, picturesque and rich in natural beauty. Walid, our guide was more than devoted to show us the most important lansmarks of the city: the Quran Roundabout to admire the mixt between modern and traditional architecture of the buildings, museums( the Sharjah museum of islamic civilization), historical sites such as Heart of Sharjah, old souks and a stunning Mosque. Also what we enjoyed the most were the informations the guide gave us about the locals, their culture and traditions. The highlight of the trip was the impressive Blue Souk, were we found nice souvenirs like nowhere else. Another plus is that the time given for each stop is perfect without rush I could enjoy the experience. I hope to come again to visit the UAE and I will definitely call you guys for this. Thanks again!
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Y9896dvdaniela_
Dec 11, 2020
Great experience in Sharjah - I have been in holiday in Dubai for 7 days and we choose this tour because me and my friends wanted to see something different in the UAE and we took the best decision guided by Madina Tourism. This tour was very special, because we had the chance to really see the culture& heritage of the arab world at its best. Sharjah is the third largest City in the the UAE, famous for its museums( the best) and art galleries. Our guide took care of this details and took us to see the best in Sharjah. Right at the entrance in Sharjah we took some great pictures of Quran Roundabout, this place as it was told us to is a "must see". It was ideed very beautiful. Then we went to the heartbeat of the city, called Heart of Sharjah which is the largest historical preservation in the region. We found it very unique especially for the traditional architecture. We visited the Sharjah Fort( once the home of the Sheikh) and we learned great facts about it. Also we visited Souk Al Arsah which is the oldest market in the country and the place were bedouins used to meet in the past. The most impressive part of this tour was the Al Noor Mosque located along the Sharjah Corniche. Our guide enriched this stop with amazing facts about the islam,.emirati history and heritage. Finally we relaxed and did shopping at the Blue Souk, as the name says it, all exterior of the market is painted in wonderfull blue. This is also one of the most iconic lamdmarks in the city. It has more than 600 shops, so we had from were to choose souvenirs for the family& friends. Thank you Madina Tourism for the best experience, for the paciente and all the great informations we' ve learned in this tour. It was a really enriching tour, we will come back for more!
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Joanie_b
May 23, 2021
Beautiful day - Nice trip in a beautiful city with an amazing tour guide zeeshan who show me and give me the best advices and informations about the city and more ...
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