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DE S T I NAT ION / OU T B OU N D
(traditional boat) rides, eco-friendly
electric water karts and bikes for hire.
The Maraya Art Centre and Masrah Al
Qasba Theatre host a variety of cultural
events throughout the year.
SHARJAH HERITAGE MUSEUM
The museum is dedicated to
highlighting Sharjah’s authentic
heritage and the rich culture of Emirati
people and Sharjah residents over the
past decades. It emphasizes the value
of the deep rooted Arabic customs and
traditions which are a legacy from the
ancestors and a source of pride and joy
to the coming generations.
There are six galleries covering
the landscape, lifestyle, celebrations,
livelihoods, traditional knowledge and
oral traditions of the emirate.
SHARJAH MUSEUM OF
ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic
Civilization holds thousands of rare
and important Islamic artifacts.
Here you can admire the timeless
achievements of Islamic civilization
and its universality, learn about aspects
of Islamic faith, science, discoveries
and culture, and cherish the beauty of
Islamic art.
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HEART OF SHARJAH
Once the hub of
Sharjah’s merchant
trade, the original city
centre has been reborn
as a vibrant heritage and
arts district. You can
easily spend a whole day
exploring the art spaces
and museums housed
in the traditional barjeel
(wind tower) building.
SHARJAH: The emirate of Sharjah is well-
known for its rich, cultural heritage – an identity
that has been recognized a number of times as
shown by the winning of the Cultural Capital
of the Arab World 1998 and Islamic Culture
Capital 2014 awards. It is a vibrant city with an
exciting food and arts scene, a heritage area that
is the largest restoration project in the region
along with various commercial centres and over
22 museums.