Sharjah attractions offer excellent sightseeing to all travelers, whether natives or foreigners. Sharjah attractions involve varieties, ranging from museums and national parks to art centers and stadiums, all offering insight into the past rich heritage and culture of this Middle Eastern nation. Attractions in Sharjah are one of the main reasons for the development of travel and tourism activities.
Some Places of Attraction in Sharjah
The following are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sharjah:
- Sharjah Heritage Museum: is a collection of many museums like Bait Al Naboodah, Hisn Kalba Al Hisn Sharjah, Souq Al Arsah and Al Midfaa House. Among them, the Bait Al Naboodah appears to be more of a family house having 16 rooms, later transformed into a museum. Each of the 16 rooms displays fresh themes like costumes, traditional dress codes, an ancient kitchenette, living rooms,
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works of art and ornaments.
The Souq Al Arsah is a huge courtyard opened on all sides. It comprises several shops, bearing the traditional charm and style. The shops deal with ornaments, costumes, wooden and silver artworks, medicinal herbs and other innovative products.
Blue Souq or the Central Market: is the biggest market in Sharjah. Located in the Khaled Lagoon region, the market complex has more than 600 shops. The two different sections of the Central Market are connected with tunnels. One of the twin sections contains electronic appliances, gifts items, garments, cosmetics, perfumes an so on, while the other part exhibits ornaments made of gold and stone studded jewelries, including the antique Yemeni and Omani ornaments.
Sharjah Stadium: Originally constructed in early 1980s, the Sharjah stadium can accommodate about 27,000 people at a time. The stadium is more popular among the native people and foreign travelers, as venue for organizing cricket matches and various athletic events.
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