Dubai

Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf

Name: Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf
Brand: Orient Tours
SKU: 2168DXB001
Price: 58.40 USD
Rating: 4.0 (66 reviews)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Sharjah city, the capital of Dubai’s neighboring emirate of Sharjah, on this 4.5-hour tour from Dubai. Sharjah is sometimes called the ‘Pearl of the Gulf,’ and boasts a beautifully restored Old Town of heritage areas, museums and souks. Visit premier sights such as Sharjah Fort, originally built in 1820; see the grandiose King Faisal Mosque; and learn about local life through the ages at the Sharjah Heritage Museum. Lastly, scout out traditional handicrafts and other goodies at two colorful Sharjah markets —the Souq Al Arsah and Souq Al Markazi.

Sharjah tour from Dubai
See why many call this bustling city the 'Pearl of the Gulf'
Visit Sharjah Fort and grand Faisal Mosque
Gain insight into Arab culture and history at the Sharjah Heritage Museum
Find local treasures and snatch souvenirs at Souq Al Arsah or Souq Al Markazi

What's Included

Professional tour Guide in selected language
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan (depending on group size)
Photo stop at King Faisal Mosque & Al Noor Mosque
Islamic Civilization Museum Entrance.
Sharjah Heritage Museum Entrance
Visit Souk Al Arsa & Souk Al Markazi

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

Pickup details

• Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal) • For guest staying in any Private Residence or Villas in Dubai , pick up can be arranged from any nearby hotels. • Pick up service from Jebel Ali Hotels, Bab Al Shams or from Al Maha Desert Resort or others locations ( which is not in City limit) are available only with additional cost upon request based on your location. • For Transit guest, pick up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotels ( without luggage) >> Departure time : - Between 07:00 am and 07:30 am approximately

What To Expect

Your 4.5-hour tour starts with a pickup from your central Dubai hotel and a drive to Sharjah, one of Dubai’s neighboring emirates.

Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is the UAE’s third-biggest city and centers around a restored Old Town that boasts lovely heritage areas, souks and museums.

On route, hear about Sharjah’s history from your guide and stop first at Sharjah Fort, a restored fortress-palace originally built in 1820 by Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

Head inside to view the courtyard, walls and original Al Kubs tower, and walk through the museum to chart Sharjah’s past, its ruling families and life in the city 200 years ago.

Next, continue to the King Faisal Mosque, the largest of the emirate’s 300 mosques. Admire the splendid building and learn how it was built to accommodate 15,000 worshippers.

Venture into the heritage area and visit the Sharjah Heritage Museum. Go inside to explore the galleries that offer fascinating insights into different aspects of Sharjah’s heritage, from the local desert to customs and everyday life here, past and present.

Afterward, stroll around the Souq Al Arsah, believed to be the UAE’s oldest market and where Persian, Asian and Arab traders once dealt their wares. Browse the stalls selling goodies such as pashminas, coffee pots and jewelry and perhaps snap up souvenirs (own expense) if anything takes your fancy.

Lastly, visit another of Sharjah’s marketplaces, the Souq Al Markazi. Delve inside to peruse everything from designer goods to carpets and traditional Emirati handicrafts.

Your tour then concludes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

Sharjah

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Al Noor Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Faisal Mosque

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al Arsah

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Heritage Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al-Markazi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum 2 adults required.Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
The duration of the actual tour takes 4.5 - 5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
Tour schedule & Language - English /German only : Sunday & Tuesday AM,
The guide will speak both languages during the city tour.
Souk Al Markazi is closed for renovation instead of that we will stop at Iranian Market
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.0

66 reviews

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Excellent knowledgeable guide

Nicola_S, Oct 2019

I enjoyed the tour. The guide was very knowledable and ensured we had our questions answered. It was just the right amount of time to see the highlights.

Best tour I've ever had so far ! If...

Vanessa B, Nov 2017

Best tour I've ever had so far ! If you like to learn about the culture and history of the emiratis, I highly recommend this tour

Great tour. Glad we went. Would...

Tanya_B, Oct 2017

Great tour. Glad we went. Would definitely take this tour again.

The tour operator has arranged for...

SIVAMANI_S, May 2017

The tour operator has arranged for hotel pickup and drop kindly call the tour operator 2 days before the tour to inform your UAE mobile number and hotel details English speaking guide. The whole Sharjah tour was awesome. I really enjoyed the tour eventhough it was just a 4 hour tour short. So I request everyone to combine Dubai city tour and Sharjah city tour into one day and inform the tour operators in advance.

5 hour tour. Picked us up at our...

Rama_S, Apr 2017

5 hour tour. Picked us up at our hotel in Dubai. A 20 mt. ride to neighboring Sharjah City. Apparantly many people live in Shajah and commute to Dubai daily as it tis cheaper to live here. The best part of our tour was visiting the Islamic museum, King Faizal mosque, Sharjah heritage center and last but not least visit to the 2 markets where you could get all kinds of thiings to buy. This Emirate has a tranquil quality and few beaches. Though we did not see too many people in the beach were told that they'll arrive later in the evening when it is cooler. Sharjah is called the pearl of the gulf for the right . This trip in my opinion was well worth, inexpensive and wouldn't miss it.

Really enjoyable afternoon! The best...

Kathryn_M, Apr 2017

Really enjoyable afternoon! The best part of this tour is the Islamic Museum, which is beautiful and well organized. Sharjah is an active city, but much calmer than Dubai. Would recommend just for the trip to the museum.

This tour was very well organized...

Freeman_L, Apr 2017

This tour was very well organized, worth the price! It did as descripted on the web page.

The tour was good. Chamil from Sri...

MIHAI S, Jul 2016

The tour was good. Chamil from Sri Lanka is a very good guide. Unfortunately it was Ramadan so a lot of objective where close.

Sharjah is full of Islamic cultural...

Mariawati O, Jun 2016

Sharjah is full of Islamic cultural tradition. Good trip to the blue souq. Recommended for the tour to be a full day instead of half day.

Good Tour. However few more places can...

Vikash P, Mar 2016

Good Tour. However few more places can be included in package

Excellent tour, beautiful architecture...

KevinRobert_S, Jan 2016

Excellent tour, beautiful architecture, well informed guide and plenty of time for photos.

nice and good city tour- I dont...

thais jonni b, Jan 2016

nice and good city tour- I dont understand why we were not introduced to the cornice, but apart from that it was ok.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We have forwarded your feedback to the concerned department for corrective action. Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Great value but you get what you pay...

Qiana R, Nov 2015

Great value but you get what you pay for. Very boring tour and be prepared to stop every fifteen minutes take a few pictures and then go back in the bus. The museums were very enlightening and beautiful. Not enough time to shop in the souks. The driver was great but the tour guide spoke very softly. It was hard to hear what she was saying.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Dear Quiana R, We are sorry to hear about you not being fully satisfied and even more sorry to disappoint a customer. Your feedback makes us better. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again. Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Need more time in museums,good coach...

Christopher J, Nov 2015

Need more time in museums,good coach well air conditioned. Clear commentary,unfortunately driver and tour guide had disagreement, very unprofessional

My wife enjoyed the trip more than I...

ANDREW W, Sep 2015

My wife enjoyed the trip more than I did. I was expecting it to be older buildings than seen although the driver and guide were excellent.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Dear ANDRE, We are sorry to hear about that you expected older buildings in Sharjah and even more sorry to disappoint a customer. We understand that your two star rating is only because of the city you visited but not because of any services you have experienced with ORIENT TOURS, especially as you mention that you found our driver and guide "excellent". Your feedback makes us better. Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We look forward to serving you again. Best Regards, Sarah P. Dubke Manager Guest Services ORIENT TOURS LLC

Thank you very much for an excellent...

K K R, Jun 2015

Thank you very much for an excellent and interesting tour. Shiju, our driver, picked us up at the hotel and was patiently waiting at all the dfferent locations. We met Gamini our guide in Sharjah and throughout the tour he thoroughly explained the history of Sharjah, pointed out daily life issues, answered questions about the Islam, the UAE and its people and presented interesting buildings, museums, mosques, the renovated fort of Sharjah, and monuments. Most interesting for me was the museum of civilizations as well as the highly recommended Heritage Museum. I found this museum even more interesting than the one in Dubai. At the end there was a good opportunity to stroll through the Al Arsa Souk as well as through the Al Markazi souk. Well worth. All together a good opportunity to explore an area outside of Dubai where the majority of the working families live, Sharjah, that showcases many more interesting museums and an exiting history. Konrad Richter, New Zealand

I wish this tour was longer...

Ahmed E, Apr 2015

I wish this tour was longer. Everything was rushed. I also wanted to visit the eye of the emirates in Sharjah but we only drove by.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Excellently arranged tour..Guide was...

sandeep j, Apr 2015

Excellently arranged tour..Guide was well informative and smiling.. Bus was also confortable.. Pick-up from Dubai was little delayed..

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Tour covered quite a lot, photo...

carol-gregory, Mar 2015

Tour covered quite a lot, photo opportunities, museums, Heritage village and markets. I could have missed out the last stop at the market, mostly jewellery and carpets, but the rest of it was good for the 4 hour trip.

This was a fun half day tour with a...

Sam A, Dec 2014

This was a fun half day tour with a couple of interesting museums on Islamic history and Arabic heritage, as well as some traditional souks. Our tour guide was always friendly and helpful, though slightly limited in his depth of knowledge and English vocabulary. Overall I think this tour was good value for the amount paid.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

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