Sharjah travel guide

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

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 41
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 downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 45m.

Car

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

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 45m.

Car

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

Airports near Sharjah

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,329 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,769 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,916 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,769 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,435 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,667 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,554 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,142 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,839 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,194 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (964 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,288 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 127 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sharjah, with prices from C$ 19 to C$ 1,716 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sharjah are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Red Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 58+

Renting a car in Sharjah

Renting a car in Sharjah costs C$ 23 per day, on average, or C$ 163 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

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

Expect to pay C$ 1.01 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 12.02 and C$ 16.02. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sharjah, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sharjah costs C$ 23 per day, on average, or C$ 163 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

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

Expect to pay C$ 1.01 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 12.02 and C$ 16.02. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sharjah, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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