Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf

1. Sharjah
   2h
   Your 4.5-hour tour starts with a pickup from your central Dubai hotel and a drive to Sharjah, one of Dubai’s neighboring emirates. Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is the UAE’s third-biggest city and centers around a restored Old Town that boasts lovely heritage areas, souks and museums.
2. Al-Noor Mosque
   30m
   On route, hear about Sharjah’s history from your guide and stop first at the picturesque Buhairah Corniche with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Noor Mosque before proceeding to the largest mosque in Sharjah, King Faisal Mosque for some pictures.
3. King Faisal Mosque
   10m
   Next, continue to the King Faisal Mosque, the largest of the emirate’s 300 mosques. Admire the splendid building and learn how it was built to accommodate 15,000 worshippers.
4. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
   20m
   Next visit the Islamic Civilization Museum, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage.
5. Souk Al Arsah
   20m
   Then drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’ for a stroll through the restored traditional Souk Al Arsa market.
6. Sharjah Heritage Museum
   20m
   Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture.
7. Souk Al-Markazi
   1h
   The last stop before returning is at Souk Al Markazi– a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.
   
   Your tour then concludes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

Pickup details

• Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal)
• For guest staying in any Private Residence or Villas in Dubai , pick up can be arranged from any nearby hotels.
• Pick up service from Jebel Ali Hotels, Bab Al Shams or from Al Maha Desert Resort or others locations ( which is not in City limit) are available only with additional cost upon request based on your location.
• For Transit guest, pick up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotels ( without luggage)
>> Departure time : - Between 07:00 am and 07:30 am approximately

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum 2 adults required.Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
• Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
• Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
• Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
• If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
• The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
• The duration of the actual tour takes 4.5 - 5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.