Calligraphy is a kind of graphic art which is very deeply linked to the Arabian culture. Thus, it is not too surprising that one of the lovely museums in Sharjah is dealing with this topic exclusively. Let me take on…
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House (Sharjah)
essAl Noor Island is located right inside Khalid Lake in Sharjah, which is also around the Al Montazah Parks amusement park. During one of my last visit to the Untied Arab Emirates, a Groupon offer made me visit the island,…
Al Majaz Park & Waterfront Sharjah (Pictured Story)
While I generally enjoy being in the United Arab Emirates due to climate and cultural diversity, I especially have a certain crush on Sharjah, the Emirate and city right North of Dubai. Even though Sharjah is likely not as posh…
Sharjah Archaeological Museum
One of the activities I can recommend most in Sharjah is going to a museum. I introduced you to quite a few of them already. Just to name two, I love the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization or the Al…
Sharjah Off Road History Museum
National Emirati people love cars – and if they are close to the reigning families, they are typically also rather rich. Thus, it is not that surprising that there are a couple of excellent, privately driven car museums in the…
Sharjah Central Souq (Pictured Story)
For many Dubai tourists, especially first-timers, walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town and passing tons of jewelry at the Gold Souq is a highlight of their visit. Of course, Sharjah is also offering the opportunity to go…
DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront
For the last two nights of my trip to the Northern United Arab Emirates, I chose to go for two nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront. On the one hand, Sharjah was a great location to reach the…
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
In quite some postings about the emirate North of Dubai, I already stated how much I value and enjoy the museums in Sharjah. The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization likely comes with the most impressive building of all. I guess…