Discover Sharjah: Half-Day Guided Tour from Dubai
Discover the “Pearl of the Gulf” on this half-day guided tour of Sharjah, the UAE’s cultural capital. Begin with a visit to the impressive King Faisal Mosque, followed by the historic Sharjah Fort—once home to the ruling family. Explore the Sharjah Heritage Museum and learn about the region’s architecture and traditions. Stroll through the vibrant Souk Al Arsah, then enjoy shopping for carpets, jewelry, and handicrafts at the famous Souk Al Markazi. The tour concludes with a return to modern Dubai.
What’s included
Bottled drinking water
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel or designated location
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Private professional English speaking guide
Photo stop at King Faisal Mosque & Al Noor Mosque
Islamic Civilization Museum Entrance.
Sharjah Heritage Museum Entrance
Visit Souk Al Arsa & Souk Al Markazi
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
5hr Duration
Please select a tour date
Private group
Eligibility
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Children aged 0+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Visit King Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Sharjah
- Explore Sharjah Fort, built in 1820 and former home of the ruling family
- Discover the Sharjah Heritage Museum and learn about Gulf traditions
- Walk through Souk Al Arsah and shop authentic items at Souk Al Markazi
- Departure: Get picked up at 08:00 - 08:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The Hotel pickup is only available from hotels in – Deira / Bur Dubai / Downtown / Al Barsha / Marina /Jumeirah / Palm Jumeirah area and Port Rashid or Dubai Harbour CRUISE TERMINAL and DUBAI AIRPORT.Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Al Noor Mosque, Al Noor Mosque is one of Sharjah’s most iconic landmarks, known for its stunning Ottoman-style architecture. It is also one of the few mosques in the UAE open to non-Muslim visitors for guided tours.
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, King Faisal Mosque, King Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Sharjah, named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Its grand scale and striking modern Islamic architecture make it a key religious and culture
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization houses thousands of artifacts from across the Islamic world. From scientific manuscripts to Islamic art, the museum showcases the rich contributions of Islam
- [Attraction/experience] Heart of Sharjah, Souk Al Markazi, also known as the Blue Souk, is Sharjah’s most famous marketplace. It features stunning Islamic architecture and offers a wide range of traditional goods, including carpets, gold.
- [Return] 12:00 - 13:00, Shuttle included
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Additional information
- Photography: Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men Prohibitions & Limitations
- Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes) What to wear
- Dress code: Sharjah has conservative dress traditions
- Men and women should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, and villages
- Male guests have to ensure that they are not wearing any jewelry such as earrings, bracelets, chains, necklaces, and rings
Hotel pick up
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible
- Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page