King Faisal Mosque

King Faisal Mosque opened in January 1987 and is named after a former Saudi Arabian ruler. It once was the largest mosque in the emirate, with prayer halls accommodating nearly 17,000 people.

15 min

Al Ittihad Square Park

Located in Sharjah’s Al-Sour district, this large square covers over 60,000 square meters. The union monument at its center features seven oysters each holding a pearl, symbolizing the seven Emirates and their union.

10 min

Souq al Jubail

Souq al Jubail is designed in traditional Islamic style with arches and domes. It draws more than half a million shoppers monthly. The market includes a fish section plus areas for fruits, vegetables, dates, and meat, situated between Corniche Road and Sharjah Creek.

10 min

Blue Souk

Known as the Blue Souk due to its blue tiles, this two-story market consists of parallel buildings connected by indoor bridges. Ground floor shops sell jewellery, watches, and clothing; the upper floor offers arts, crafts, and carpets from Persia, Afghanistan, and Kashmir. Gold and diamond shops are mostly on the lagoon side.

Bait-al-Naboodah Museum

Built in 1845, this two-story house surrounds a courtyard with coral walls. It features an ornate entrance, carved decorations, and wind catchers. Visitors can explore rooms demonstrating traditional Gulf architecture before air conditioning and learn about the pearling family who lived there.

Sharjah Fort - Al Hisn

Constructed in 1823 with three towers, Al Hisn Fort served various roles including government seat and prison. The site has 12 galleries with exhibits on the emirate’s rulers, historic photos, weapons, and naval history. Visitors can enter a round prison cell and learn traditional customs such as sword presentation.

10 min

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Located on Sharjah’s Majarrah Waterfront in a former Middle Eastern souk, this museum displays over 5,000 Islamic artifacts. These are arranged by theme across seven galleries and exhibition areas.

Ajman Museum

Housed in an 18th-century fort that was the ruler’s residence until 1970, Ajman Museum is on the east side of Ajman’s central square in Al Bustan. Open Saturday through Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm and Friday 2:30pm–8:00pm, it exhibits manuscripts, weaponry, dhow models, irrigation systems, and a 3,000-year-old cemetery with pottery and jewellery. A section focuses on the historical pearl trade.

Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain city lies on the Arabian Gulf on a peninsula and includes the UAQ National Museum inside an old fort. Nearby Al Sinniyah Island is a seabird sanctuary. The area also features Dreamland Aqua Park and a camel racetrack near Falaj Al Moalla village.

10 min

Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate of the UAE, known for its beaches along the Arabian Gulf.

Dibba Al Fujairah

Dibba Al Fujairah is a city in the emirate of Fujairah on the UAE’s northeast coast. It is part of the Dibba region.

Al Bidya Mosque

The oldest mosque in the UAE, Al Bidya Mosque is located in a small village about 50 km north of Fujairah city. Sometimes called Ottoman Mosque, it is a significant historical site in the emirate.

15 min

Khor Fakkan Beach

Khor Fakkan is a city on Sharjah’s east coast, facing the Gulf of Oman and surrounded by Fujairah. It sits on a bay known as the 'Creek of Two Jaws' and hosts the only natural deep-sea port in the region, a major container terminal.

10 min

Fujairah

Fujairah emirate lies entirely on the UAE’s east coast along the Gulf of Oman, with about 70 km of shoreline from Fujairah city to Dibba. The emirate covers an area of 1,450 square kilometers.

Fujairah Fort

Dating back to the 16th century, Fujairah Fort is among the oldest and largest forts in the UAE. It played roles in resisting colonial forces and was once occupied by Wahhabists. The fort is now a key tourist attraction in Fujairah city.

10 min