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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sharjah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Al Qubtan at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa (Al Muntazah St - Al Heerah Suburb - Al Muntazah) and Cafe 971 Six (Maliha Road Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2690
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2690
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 the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Air India Express, Air India and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Sharjah from India departs from Kochi and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Thrifty, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Air India Express, Air India and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Sharjah from India departs from Kochi and takes around 4h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Thrifty, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,837 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,832 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from ₹ 1,133 to ₹ 102,864 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 101% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,311+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,836+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,054+
Red Castle Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,251+
Al Smou Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,084+
Aldar Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 3,418+

Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs ₹ 2,089 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,357 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay ₹ 69 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 830 and ₹ 1,107. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs ₹ 2,089 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,357 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay ₹ 69 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 830 and ₹ 1,107. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.