

by Odyssey DMC
This 4.5-hour tour begins with pickup from a central Dubai hotel and transport to Sharjah by air-conditioned coach or minivan, depending on group size. A professional guide provides commentary in a selected language throughout the trip. On the way to Sharjah, there is a photo stop at Al Noor Mosque on Buhairah Corniche, followed by a visit to King Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Sharjah, which can hold 15,000 worshippers. Upon arrival in Sharjah, known as the Pearl of the Gulf, the tour continues with a visit to the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, where exhibits highlight Islamic contributions to world heritage. Next is a walk through Souq Al Arsah, a restored traditional market in Sharjah’s Old Town. The tour then visits the Sharjah Heritage Museum to see a traditional family home and examples of Arabian Gulf architecture. The final stop is Souq Al Markazi, the largest market in Sharjah, offering carpets, jewelry, and handicrafts, where guests have time to browse. Afterward, the tour returns to Dubai for hotel drop-off. Entrance fees to the Sharjah Heritage Museum and the Islamic Civilization Museum are included. The total duration is about 4.5 hours, excluding driving time, which can add up to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Sharjah
The 4.5-hour tour begins with a pickup from a central Dubai hotel followed by a drive to Sharjah, the UAE’s third-largest city on the Arabian Gulf. The city is centered around a restored Old Town that includes heritage areas, souks, and museums.
120 min
Al-Noor Mosque
On the way to Sharjah, the guide provides historical information while the group stops at Buhairah Corniche for a photo opportunity at Al Noor Mosque.
30 min
King Faisal Mosque
The group visits King Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Sharjah, which can hold 15,000 worshippers, for photos and architectural appreciation.
10 min
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
This stop includes a visit to the Islamic Civilization Museum, showcasing Islamic contributions to global heritage.
20 min
Souk Al Arsah
The tour continues with a walk through Souk Al Arsah in Sharjah’s Old Town, a restored traditional market.
20 min
Sharjah Heritage Museum
At the Heritage Museum, visitors see a traditional family home and examples of Arabian Gulf architecture.
20 min
Souk Al-Markazi
The final stop is Souk Al Markazi, where guests have time to browse carpets, jewelry, and handicrafts before returning to Dubai with hotel drop-off.
60 min