Beach near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Travel Guide

United Arab Emirates

Sharjah is a large city in the United Arab Emirates, with a population of 1,830,858. It lies on the UAE’s Gulf coast and is close to the neighbouring cities of Ajman and Dubai.

Most visitors arriving by air use Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). For time by the coast, Al Heera Beach Sharjah is the closest named beach at 5.2 km, while Ajman Beach is 17.9 km away. Jumeirah Beach is 29.5 km away and Black palace beach is 35.9 km away, both in Dubai.

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Local time

1,830,858

Population

3,400 miles away

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Weather in Sharjah

Thu

43°

Fri

43°

Sat

42°

Know before you go

Pays in AED

Plug type Type G & Type D

Emergency 999

Dial code +971

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in the UAE, but it is a common practice to show appreciation for good service. Service charges may be included in the bill at some establishments, so check carefully before adding a tip.

Best time to visit Sharjah

Jan

24°2

Feb

25°3

Mar

28°1

Apr

31°2

May

36°0

Jun

39°0

Jul

41°0

Aug

41°0

Sep

39°0

Oct

35°1

Nov

31°1

Dec

27°3

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Sharjah

  • Al Heera Beach Sharjah

    5.2 km away

  • Mamzar Beach

    8.6 km away

  • Ajman Beach

    Ajman Beach

    17.9 km away

  • Jumeirah Beach

    Jumeirah Beach

    29.5 km away

  • Black palace beach

    Black palace beach

    35.9 km away

Things to do in Sharjah

  1. Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    cricket ground

    1.7 km

  2. Al Noor Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    3.6 km

  3. St. Michael's Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.8 km

  4. King Faisal Mosque

    muslim place of worship

    3.4 km

  5. Sharjah Art Museum

    art museum

    3.8 km

  6. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

    museum

    3.8 km

  7. Sharjah Fort

    fort

    3.7 km

  8. Sharjah Heritage Museum

    museum

    3.9 km

Getting there

Sharjah International Airport · 10.4 km

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