SHARJAH

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The emirate of Sharjah is a touristic place worth visiting. The city of Sharjah which is the continuity of the megalopolis Dubai, so it is considered to be its suburbs because many workers live there to escape the real estate madness. For expatriates, especially Westerners, Sharjah is an austere city, too quickly summed up in a conservative territory where the consumption of alcohol is prohibited even in international hotels. Today Sharjah is a city open to the world, arts and culture. In 2014, it was elected capital of Islamic culture. Unlike neighboring emirates, which are betting on gigantic tourist attractions focused on shopping and entertainment, Sharjah offers an artistic and cultural alternative with many museums and cultural exhibits dedicated to arts, history and discovery.

Visiting Sharjah is easy from Dubai. This part of the site will inform you about the main tourist sites to visit, and will propose you the museums and attractions adapted to your tastes with many practical information to organize your visits and your stay. It should be noted that the territory of Khor Fakkan belonging to Sharjah is treated in the section devoted to the emirate of Fujairah in order to ensure geographical coherence to the different sections.