Sharjah stands out for its architectural and cultural wealth. Its touristic sites include historical areas like Heart of Sharjah and modern sites like Al Qasba and Al Majaz waterfront.
Sharjah's cultural wealth has been aptly recognised regionally and internationally. In 1998, it was named 'The Cultural Capital of the Arab World' by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and in 2014, it was named 'The Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014' by Organisation of Islamic Countries. In 2015, it was named 'The Capital of Arab Tourism'.
Sharjah hosts notable art exhibitions such as Sharjah biennial.
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Things to enjoy in Sharjah
Take a stroll by the Buhaira corniche and stop by the Al Majaz waterfront where you can enjoy the 100-metre high fountain. There are also many art galleries, cafés and other leisure facilities at the waterfront.
Discover the Sharjah Arts Area.
Visit Emirates Fine Arts Society.
Visit Khorfakkan Amphitheater.
You could visit Al Hisn Fort Museum and continue on to Sharjah Heritage Museum on the opposite side of Hisn Avenue.
Stroll through the fruit and vegetable souks and pick up some exotic treats. Shop for carpets and antiques at the distinctive central souk (also known as Blue Souk) and indulge in some jewellery shopping at the gold souk.
Take a ride on the Eye of the Emirates Wheel. This will give you spectacular views of the emirate.
Submerge yourself in the underwater world at Sharjah Aquarium, home to a variety of marine animals.
Go on a voyage of discovery of the Islamic world at Sharjah's Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Learn about the emirate's many fine archaeological sites and ancient past dating back to prehistoric times at Sharjah's Archaeology Museum.
Visit Sharjah Desert Park, which is located on the Sharjah–Dhaid Highway going east. The park houses the Natural History Museum, the Children's Farm and the Arabian Wildlife Centre, which has an amazing collection of wildlife from the Arabian Peninsula.
Sharjah has enclaves: Dibba, Khor Fakkan and Kalba on the UAE's east coast.
Visit Kalba which was an important settlement 4,500 years ago. The fort in Kalba, now in ruins, was mentioned by the Venetian traveler Gasparo Balbi in an account of his travels in the region in 1580.
Further south, close to the border with Oman, see Khor Kalba Nature Reserve, which is home to the rare white-collared kingfisher, amongst other indigenous wildlife.
Snorkelling and diving are practised off the coast of Khor Fakkan.
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