Hidden gems · Sharjah
Hidden gems in Sharjah
Skip the tourist circuit. These Sharjah spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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Top spots in Sharjah
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
CultureMajarrah Waterfront
Astrolabes, Qurans and Abbasid gold inside a restored Souk Al Majarrah.
Heart of Sharjah
CultureAl Mureijah
Largest heritage restoration in the Gulf — calligraphy houses, art spaces, courtyards.
Al Noor Mosque
CultureKhalid Lagoon
Ottoman-style mosque on the lagoon with guided non-Muslim tours.
Where to eat
Al Fanar Restaurant
$$Emirati · Al Qasba
1960s Emirati village set — machboos, harees and karak chai.
Shababeek
$$$Lebanese · Al Qasba
Canal-side terrace, mezze tower and live oud Thursday nights.
Ratios Coffee Roastery
$$Café · Al Majaz
Specialty roastery overlooking the lagoon — quiet workday hours.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Heart of Sharjah, Al Noor Mosque. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.
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