- Sharjah Archaeology Museum - If you have heard and experienced a lot of things about Islam, then this is the place where you can find the piece about what this area looks like before Islam shapes it. Archeological museum have a great collection of ancient remaings found in pre-Islamic civilization excavation site around UAE. They have preserved veriety of exhibits in an Time line order.
- Sharjah Cultural Centre - Sharjah Cultural Square (10min) photo stop
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization - The building, which once the former Souq al-Majarrah, has 6 sections with 5,000 artefacts from almost all over the Islamic World. It showcases the contribution of Islamic civilization to the world in culture, science and art down the centuries and is also a good place to understand the basic pillars of faith in Islam.
- Souk Al Arsah - Souk Al Arsah is the oldest market place in the UAE. Stepping into the souq, you will begin a journey back in time, walk along the narrow pathway and imagine that Bedouins and their camels, merchants from Peris and India were all meeting here, bargaining and trading.
The quaint stores sell everything from pearl chests and copper coffee pots to jewellery, perfume bottles and incense. Review the day’s purchases over a cup of Arabic coffee at the caf in the centre of the souk, and stock up on delicious sweets at the popular halwa shop.
- Bait-al-Naboodah Museum - Sharjah Archaeology Museum is not available on Sunday, alternatively arranged Bait Al Naboodah.
- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Sharjah holds the third position in both size and population in the UAE, creating the DSA Metropolitan Region along with Dubai and Ajman. Unlike the ultra-modern architectural style of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Sharjah focuses more on cultural preservation and educational enrichment. As far back as 1988, Sharjah and UNESCO established the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize to recognize individuals, groups, or institutions that significantly contribute to Arab art and culture awareness. Sharjah was acknowledged as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019.This trip will take you to this culturally rich city to learn more about the history of Islamic civilization. You will visit:
Sharjah Archeology Museum (or Bait Al Naboodah as an alternative)
Sharjah Cultural Square
Sharjah Museum of Islamic
Souq Al Arsah
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
