Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sharjah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sharjah

With a population of 543,733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sharjah

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,381 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $23 to $1,356 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$371+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$356+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Copthorne Hotel Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Expect to pay $1.10 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $13.16 and $17.54. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.10 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $13.16 and $17.54. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

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