Sharjah Tours

The Emirate of Sharjah is located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf over a distance of 16 Kilometres long, and extending into the interior of a distance exceeding 80 Kilometres. The three other parts of Sharjah lying on the Gulf of Oman are : Kalba, Khor Fakan and Dibba El-Husn. The Emirate has an area of 2590 Sq. Km, equivalent to 3.3% of the country's total area excluding the islands. The population of the Emirate is estimated to be 412,000 for 1996.

The capital city of Sharjah, which overlooks the Persian Gulf, contains the main administrative and commercial centers together with an especially impressive array of cultural and traditional projects, including several museums.

Distinctive landmarks are the two major covered souqs, reflecting Islamic design; a number of recreational areas and public parks such as Al Jazeirah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The city is also notable for its numerous elegant mosques. Links with the outside world are provided by Sharjah International Airport and Port Khalid.

Sharjah also encompasses some important oasis areas, the most famous of which is Dhaid where a wide range of vegetables and fruits are cultivated on its rich and fertile soil. Khor Fakkan provides Sharjah with a major east coast port. An offshore island of Sir Abu Nuáir belongs to Sharjah. Sharjah also claims the Iranian island of Abu Musa.

Sharjah has one Omani enclave, the Madha territory, wherein lies an UAE exclave, called Nahwa.

Sharjah is a sister city to Dubai and Ajman on both its borders. It is about 170 Kilometres away from the capital city Abu Dhabi.

Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium has hosted almost 200 cricket One day internationals, more than any other ground, and 4 Test matches.