Sharjah Central Market is the largest market in the city and boasts not only of the numerous shops it houses, but also of its exquisite beauty. Sharjah Central Market is elegantly constructed in accordance with admirable Islamic architectural design.
The location of Sharjah Central Market at Al Majaz, near the renowned Khaled Lagoon, increases its grandeur and attractiveness. There are plenty of parking facilities around the market.
The daily timings of Sharjah Central Market are from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 4 PM to 11 PM. On Friday it remains closed from 12 PM to 4 PM. The Sharjah Municipality maintains the market.
Sharjah Central Market is made of 2 wings or extensions, linked with tunnels that resemble overhead bridges. In 1 wing all sorts of electronics, gifts and other goods are sold, while in the other wing there are countless gems, gold and jewelry shops.
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Sharjah Central Market, also known as the Blue Souq has 600 air-conditioned stores and a large area, where shoppers can comfortably stroll. Broad stairways lead to the upper floors of the market, that resembles a magnificent bazaar. Tourists get overwhelmed with this floor as it has several antique shops and various other stores that stock silver jewelry, antique jewelry of Yemen and Oman, fine rugs, artifacts, curios and much more.
The shops on the lower floors of Sharjah Central Market specialize in precious stones, gold jewelry, cosmetics, perfumes, textiles, garments, cameras, cassettes and a host of household items. There are several shops in Sharjah Central Market that sell popcorn, crisps, fresh juices and ice cream. The shops accept major credit cards, US$ and travelers checks.
Sharjah Central Market is a popular tourist attraction in the city, that has an assortment of enticing shops under its roof.
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