Sharjah Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Sharjah tours and things to do in the cultural capital of the UAE: explore the restored Heart of Sharjah heritage quarter, browse the Blue Souq, admire the Al Noor Mosque, ride the red dunes on a desert safari, and uncover ancient history at Mleiha. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
Explore Sharjah by interest
Whatever brings you to Sharjah — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Sharjah
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Heart of Sharjah
Heritage quarter.
Red Dunes
Desert safari.
Blue Souq
Central market.
Mleiha
Archaeology.
Al Noor Mosque
Ottoman gem.
Corniche
Khalid Lagoon.
Islamic Museum
Culture & art.
Dubai
Day trips.
Desert awayDesert Safari
Red dunes.
30 min awayDubai
Neighbour city.
1 hr awayMleiha
Archaeology.
City awayAl Noor Mosque
Ottoman gem.
City awayBlue Souq
Central market.
City awayCorniche
Lagoon cruise.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Sharjah visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Warm, dry days — the best time to visit.
Spring (Apr–May)
Hot but manageable before summer.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Very hot — sightsee indoors or at night.
Autumn (Oct)
Cooling down and pleasant again.
For the desert
Winter for comfortable dune safaris.
Best overall
November to March for warm, dry weather.
One day
The heritage quarter and Blue Souq.
Two days
Add a desert safari.
Three days
Add Mleiha and a Dubai day trip.
For heritage
The Heart of Sharjah and museums.
For desert
A safari and Mleiha.
For day trips
Dubai and the northern emirates.
On foot
The heritage quarter is walkable.
By taxi
Metered taxis are the easiest way around.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the desert, Mleiha and Dubai.
By boat
Abra and dhow cruises run on the lagoon.
Where to stay
Stay near the corniche or the heritage area.
UAE dirham
The UAE uses the dirham; cards widely accepted.
Heritage area
Visit the museums in the Heart of Sharjah.
Al Noor Mosque
Join a guided visit; dress modestly.
Desert safari
Choose an evening safari for the BBQ camp.
Blue Souq
Bargain for gold, carpets and souvenirs.
Alcohol
Sharjah is a dry emirate — no alcohol is sold.
Mleiha
Book a tour for the archaeology and stargazing.
Desert safaris
Evening safaris fill up — book ahead.
Dubai trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Mleiha tours
Archaeology tours fill up — book ahead.
Heritage tours
City tours fill up — reserve early.
Cruises
Lagoon cruises fill up — book ahead.
Winter peak
November to March is busiest — book well ahead.
Heritage tour
Around €25–60 for a city and heritage tour.
Desert safari
About €52–90 for an evening desert safari.
Souq tour
Roughly €25–50 for a Blue Souq and museum tour.
Mleiha tour
Around €75–120 for a Mleiha archaeology tour.
Dubai trip
About €79–130 for a Dubai day trip.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Sharjah through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Indoor sights.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Cooling down.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Pleasant.