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 19 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sharjah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe 971 Six (Maliha Road Shop 2) and Marasea at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa (Al Muntazah St - Al Heerah Suburb - Al Muntazah) are great picks.
When to visit Sharjah
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 Montreal and takes around 12h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Sharjah.
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVUS, among others, in Dubai.
Airlines serving Sharjah
Where to stay in Sharjah
From 5-star hotels such as the 72 Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Centro Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 150 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sharjah, with prices from C$ 18 to C$ 1,672 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sharjah are about 273% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah
Most booked hotels in Sharjah
Renting a car in Sharjah
Renting a car in Sharjah costs C$ 32 per day, on average, or C$ 604 if you want to rent it for 19 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.
Expect to pay C$ 1.13 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$ 13.50 and C$ 18.00.