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class="vector-toc-link" href="#Bank_Street"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.5</span> <span>Bank Street</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Bank_Street-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Al_Hisn_Sharjah" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Al_Hisn_Sharjah"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.6</span> <span>Al Hisn Sharjah</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Al_Hisn_Sharjah-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-"Smile,_You're_in_Sharjah"_roundabout" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#"Smile,_You're_in_Sharjah"_roundabout"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.7</span> <span>"Smile, You're in Sharjah" roundabout</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-"Smile,_You're_in_Sharjah"_roundabout-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Gold_Souq" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Gold_Souq"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.8</span> <span>Gold Souq</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Gold_Souq-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Mahatta_Fort" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Mahatta_Fort"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.9</span> <span>Mahatta Fort</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Mahatta_Fort-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-The_Heart_of_Sharjah" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#The_Heart_of_Sharjah"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.10</span> <span>The Heart of Sharjah</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-The_Heart_of_Sharjah-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Al_Qasba_Canal" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Al_Qasba_Canal"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.11</span> <span>Al Qasba Canal</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Al_Qasba_Canal-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Sharjah_Heritage_Museum" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Sharjah_Heritage_Museum"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.12</span> <span>Sharjah Heritage Museum</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Sharjah_Heritage_Museum-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Sharjah_National_Park" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Sharjah_National_Park"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.13</span> <span>Sharjah National Park</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Sharjah_National_Park-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Sharjah_Aquarium" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Sharjah_Aquarium"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.14</span> <span>Sharjah Aquarium</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Sharjah_Aquarium-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Al_Noor_Island" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Al_Noor_Island"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.15</span> <span>Al Noor Island</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Al_Noor_Island-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Maryam_Island" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Maryam_Island"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.16</span> <span>Maryam Island</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Maryam_Island-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Wildlife_Centers" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Wildlife_Centers"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.17</span> <span>Wildlife Centers</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Wildlife_Centers-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Al_Majaz_Waterfront" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Al_Majaz_Waterfront"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.18</span> <span>Al Majaz Waterfront</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Al_Majaz_Waterfront-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Rain_Room" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Rain_Room"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.19</span> <span>Rain Room</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Rain_Room-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-The_Flying_Saucer" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#The_Flying_Saucer"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.20</span> <span>The Flying Saucer</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-The_Flying_Saucer-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Places_of_worship" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Places_of_worship"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.21</span> <span>Places of worship</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Places_of_worship-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Al_Rahmaniyah_Parks" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Al_Rahmaniyah_Parks"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.22</span> <span>Al Rahmaniyah Parks</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Al_Rahmaniyah_Parks-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-House_of_Wisdom" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#House_of_Wisdom"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.23</span> <span>House of Wisdom</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-House_of_Wisdom-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Climate" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Climate"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4</span> <span>Climate</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Climate-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Transport" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Transport"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5</span> <span>Transport</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Transport-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Transport subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-Transport-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Air" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Air"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5.1</span> <span>Air</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Air-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Road" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Road"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5.2</span> <span>Road</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Road-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Taxi" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Taxi"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5.3</span> <span>Taxi</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Taxi-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Intercity_transport" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Intercity_transport"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5.4</span> <span>Intercity transport</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Intercity_transport-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Utility_services" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Utility_services"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">6</span> <span>Utility services</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Utility_services-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Culture" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Culture"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">7</span> <span>Culture</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Culture-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Economy" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Economy"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8</span> <span>Economy</span> </div> </a> <ul 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href="https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A9" title="الشارقة – Arabic" lang="ar" hreflang="ar" data-title="الشارقة" data-language-autonym="العربية" data-language-local-name="Arabic" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>العربية</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hyw mw-list-item"><a href="https://hyw.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D5%87%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%B3%D5%A1" title="Շարճա – Western Armenian" lang="hyw" hreflang="hyw" data-title="Շարճա" data-language-autonym="Արեւմտահայերէն" data-language-local-name="Western Armenian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Արեւմտահայերէն</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-frp mw-list-item"><a href="https://frp.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C2%B7ardj%C2%B7a_(vela)" title="Ch·ardj·a (vela) – Arpitan" lang="frp" hreflang="frp" data-title="Ch·ardj·a (vela)" data-language-autonym="Arpetan" data-language-local-name="Arpitan" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Arpetan</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-az mw-list-item"><a href="https://az.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Earja" title="Şarja – Azerbaijani" lang="az" hreflang="az" data-title="Şarja" data-language-autonym="Azərbaycanca" data-language-local-name="Azerbaijani" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Azərbaycanca</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-azb mw-list-item"><a href="https://azb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%87" title="شارجه – South Azerbaijani" lang="azb" hreflang="azb" data-title="شارجه" data-language-autonym="تۆرکجه" data-language-local-name="South Azerbaijani" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>تۆرکجه</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bn mw-list-item"><a href="https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9" title="শারজাহ – Bangla" lang="bn" hreflang="bn" data-title="শারজাহ" data-language-autonym="বাংলা" data-language-local-name="Bangla" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>বাংলা</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-be mw-list-item"><a href="https://be.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0_(%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4)" title="Шарджа (горад) – Belarusian" lang="be" hreflang="be" data-title="Шарджа (горад)" data-language-autonym="Беларуская" data-language-local-name="Belarusian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Беларуская</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bg mw-list-item"><a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0" title="Шарджа – Bulgarian" lang="bg" hreflang="bg" data-title="Шарджа" data-language-autonym="Български" data-language-local-name="Bulgarian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Български</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ca mw-list-item"><a href="https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xarjah_(ciutat)" title="Xarjah (ciutat) – Catalan" lang="ca" hreflang="ca" data-title="Xarjah (ciutat)" data-language-autonym="Català" data-language-local-name="Catalan" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Català</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ceb mw-list-item"><a href="https://ceb.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(kapital_sa_emirato_sa_Nagkahiusang_Emiradang_Arabo)" title="Sharjah (kapital sa emirato sa Nagkahiusang Emiradang Arabo) – Cebuano" lang="ceb" hreflang="ceb" data-title="Sharjah (kapital sa emirato sa Nagkahiusang Emiradang Arabo)" data-language-autonym="Cebuano" data-language-local-name="Cebuano" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Cebuano</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-cs mw-list-item"><a href="https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0ard%C5%BE%C3%A1" title="Šardžá – Czech" lang="cs" hreflang="cs" data-title="Šardžá" data-language-autonym="Čeština" data-language-local-name="Czech" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Čeština</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-da mw-list-item"><a href="https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(by)" title="Sharjah (by) – Danish" lang="da" hreflang="da" data-title="Sharjah (by)" data-language-autonym="Dansk" data-language-local-name="Danish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Dansk</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-de mw-list-item"><a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schardscha" title="Schardscha – German" lang="de" hreflang="de" data-title="Schardscha" data-language-autonym="Deutsch" data-language-local-name="German" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Deutsch</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-el mw-list-item"><a href="https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%A3%CE%AC%CF%81%CF%84%CE%B6%CE%B1" title="Σάρτζα – Greek" lang="el" hreflang="el" data-title="Σάρτζα" data-language-autonym="Ελληνικά" data-language-local-name="Greek" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Ελληνικά</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-es mw-list-item"><a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(ciudad)" title="Sharjah (ciudad) – Spanish" lang="es" hreflang="es" data-title="Sharjah (ciudad)" data-language-autonym="Español" data-language-local-name="Spanish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Español</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eo mw-list-item"><a href="https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Carjo_(urbo)" title="Ŝarjo (urbo) – Esperanto" lang="eo" hreflang="eo" data-title="Ŝarjo (urbo)" data-language-autonym="Esperanto" data-language-local-name="Esperanto" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Esperanto</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eu mw-list-item"><a href="https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xarja_(hiria)" title="Xarja (hiria) – Basque" lang="eu" hreflang="eu" data-title="Xarja (hiria)" data-language-autonym="Euskara" data-language-local-name="Basque" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Euskara</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fa mw-list-item"><a href="https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%87" title="شارجه – Persian" lang="fa" hreflang="fa" data-title="شارجه" data-language-autonym="فارسی" data-language-local-name="Persian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>فارسی</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fr mw-list-item"><a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charjah_(ville)" title="Charjah (ville) – French" lang="fr" hreflang="fr" data-title="Charjah (ville)" data-language-autonym="Français" data-language-local-name="French" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Français</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ko mw-list-item"><a href="https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%83%A4%EB%A5%B4%EC%9E%90" title="샤르자 – Korean" lang="ko" hreflang="ko" data-title="샤르자" data-language-autonym="한국어" data-language-local-name="Korean" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>한국어</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ha mw-list-item"><a href="https://ha.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(birni)" title="Sharjah (birni) – Hausa" lang="ha" hreflang="ha" data-title="Sharjah (birni)" data-language-autonym="Hausa" data-language-local-name="Hausa" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Hausa</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hy mw-list-item"><a href="https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D5%87%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%BB%D5%A1" title="Շարջա – Armenian" lang="hy" hreflang="hy" data-title="Շարջա" data-language-autonym="Հայերեն" data-language-local-name="Armenian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Հայերեն</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hi mw-list-item"><a href="https://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B9_(%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0)" title="शारजाह (नगर) – Hindi" lang="hi" hreflang="hi" data-title="शारजाह (नगर)" data-language-autonym="हिन्दी" data-language-local-name="Hindi" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>हिन्दी</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-id mw-list-item"><a href="https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Indonesian" lang="id" hreflang="id" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Bahasa Indonesia" data-language-local-name="Indonesian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bahasa Indonesia</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ie mw-list-item"><a href="https://ie.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Interlingue" lang="ie" hreflang="ie" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Interlingue" data-language-local-name="Interlingue" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Interlingue</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-os mw-list-item"><a href="https://os.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B6%C3%A6_(%D1%81%D0%B0%D1%85%D0%B0%D1%80)" title="Шарджæ (сахар) – Ossetic" lang="os" hreflang="os" data-title="Шарджæ (сахар)" data-language-autonym="Ирон" data-language-local-name="Ossetic" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Ирон</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-it mw-list-item"><a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharja" title="Sharja – Italian" lang="it" hreflang="it" data-title="Sharja" data-language-autonym="Italiano" data-language-local-name="Italian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Italiano</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-he mw-list-item"><a href="https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%A9%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%92%27%D7%94_(%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8)" title="שארג'ה (עיר) – Hebrew" lang="he" hreflang="he" data-title="שארג'ה (עיר)" data-language-autonym="עברית" data-language-local-name="Hebrew" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>עברית</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ka mw-list-item"><a href="https://ka.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%83%A8%E1%83%90%E1%83%A0%E1%83%AF%E1%83%90" title="შარჯა – Georgian" lang="ka" hreflang="ka" data-title="შარჯა" data-language-autonym="ქართული" data-language-local-name="Georgian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>ქართული</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lv mw-list-item"><a href="https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0%C4%81rd%C5%BEa" title="Šārdža – Latvian" lang="lv" hreflang="lv" data-title="Šārdža" data-language-autonym="Latviešu" data-language-local-name="Latvian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Latviešu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lt mw-list-item"><a href="https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0ard%C5%BEa" title="Šardža – Lithuanian" lang="lt" hreflang="lt" data-title="Šardža" data-language-autonym="Lietuvių" data-language-local-name="Lithuanian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Lietuvių</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hu mw-list-item"><a href="https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardzsa_(telep%C3%BCl%C3%A9s)" title="Sardzsa (település) – Hungarian" lang="hu" hreflang="hu" data-title="Sardzsa (település)" data-language-autonym="Magyar" data-language-local-name="Hungarian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Magyar</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-mg mw-list-item"><a href="https://mg.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Malagasy" lang="mg" hreflang="mg" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Malagasy" data-language-local-name="Malagasy" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Malagasy</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ml mw-list-item"><a href="https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B4%B7%E0%B4%BE%E0%B5%BC%E0%B4%9C_(%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%97%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%82)" title="ഷാർജ (നഗരം) – Malayalam" lang="ml" hreflang="ml" data-title="ഷാർജ (നഗരം)" data-language-autonym="മലയാളം" data-language-local-name="Malayalam" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>മലയാളം</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-mr mw-list-item"><a href="https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BE" title="शारजा – Marathi" lang="mr" hreflang="mr" data-title="शारजा" data-language-autonym="मराठी" data-language-local-name="Marathi" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>मराठी</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-xmf mw-list-item"><a href="https://xmf.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%83%A8%E1%83%90%E1%83%A0%E1%83%AF%E1%83%90" title="შარჯა – Mingrelian" lang="xmf" hreflang="xmf" data-title="შარჯა" data-language-autonym="მარგალური" data-language-local-name="Mingrelian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>მარგალური</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-arz mw-list-item"><a href="https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%87" title="الشارقه – Egyptian Arabic" lang="arz" hreflang="arz" data-title="الشارقه" data-language-autonym="مصرى" data-language-local-name="Egyptian Arabic" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>مصرى</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-mzn mw-list-item"><a href="https://mzn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%87_(%D8%B4%D9%87%D8%B1)" title="شارجه (شهر) – Mazanderani" lang="mzn" hreflang="mzn" data-title="شارجه (شهر)" data-language-autonym="مازِرونی" data-language-local-name="Mazanderani" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>مازِرونی</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ms mw-list-item"><a href="https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Malay" lang="ms" hreflang="ms" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Bahasa Melayu" data-language-local-name="Malay" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bahasa Melayu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-nl mw-list-item"><a href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(stad)" title="Sharjah (stad) – Dutch" lang="nl" hreflang="nl" data-title="Sharjah (stad)" data-language-autonym="Nederlands" data-language-local-name="Dutch" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Nederlands</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ja mw-list-item"><a href="https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E5%B8%82" title="シャールジャ市 – Japanese" lang="ja" hreflang="ja" data-title="シャールジャ市" data-language-autonym="日本語" data-language-local-name="Japanese" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>日本語</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-no mw-list-item"><a href="https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(by)" title="Sharjah (by) – Norwegian Bokmål" lang="nb" hreflang="nb" data-title="Sharjah (by)" data-language-autonym="Norsk bokmål" data-language-local-name="Norwegian Bokmål" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Norsk bokmål</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-nn mw-list-item"><a href="https://nn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Norwegian Nynorsk" lang="nn" hreflang="nn" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Norsk nynorsk" data-language-local-name="Norwegian Nynorsk" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Norsk nynorsk</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-uz mw-list-item"><a href="https://uz.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharja" title="Sharja – Uzbek" lang="uz" hreflang="uz" data-title="Sharja" data-language-autonym="Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча" data-language-local-name="Uzbek" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pa mw-list-item"><a href="https://pa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BE_(%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%B0)" title="ਸ਼ਾਰਜਾ (ਸ਼ਹਿਰ) – Punjabi" lang="pa" hreflang="pa" data-title="ਸ਼ਾਰਜਾ (ਸ਼ਹਿਰ)" data-language-autonym="ਪੰਜਾਬੀ" data-language-local-name="Punjabi" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pnb mw-list-item"><a href="https://pnb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7" title="شارجا – Western Punjabi" lang="pnb" hreflang="pnb" data-title="شارجا" data-language-autonym="پنجابی" data-language-local-name="Western Punjabi" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>پنجابی</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ps mw-list-item"><a href="https://ps.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%87" title="شارجه – Pashto" lang="ps" hreflang="ps" data-title="شارجه" data-language-autonym="پښتو" data-language-local-name="Pashto" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>پښتو</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pl mw-list-item"><a href="https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szard%C5%BCa_(miasto)" title="Szardża (miasto) – Polish" lang="pl" hreflang="pl" data-title="Szardża (miasto)" data-language-autonym="Polski" data-language-local-name="Polish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Polski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-pt mw-list-item"><a href="https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xarja_(cidade)" title="Xarja (cidade) – Portuguese" lang="pt" hreflang="pt" data-title="Xarja (cidade)" data-language-autonym="Português" data-language-local-name="Portuguese" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Português</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ro mw-list-item"><a href="https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Romanian" lang="ro" hreflang="ro" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Română" data-language-local-name="Romanian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Română</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ru mw-list-item"><a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0_(%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4)" title="Шарджа (город) – Russian" lang="ru" hreflang="ru" data-title="Шарджа (город)" data-language-autonym="Русский" data-language-local-name="Russian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Русский</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sah mw-list-item"><a href="https://sah.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0_%D0%BA%D1%83%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82" title="Шарджа куорат – Yakut" lang="sah" hreflang="sah" data-title="Шарджа куорат" data-language-autonym="Саха тыла" data-language-local-name="Yakut" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Саха тыла</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sco mw-list-item"><a href="https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(ceety)" title="Sharjah (ceety) – Scots" lang="sco" hreflang="sco" data-title="Sharjah (ceety)" data-language-autonym="Scots" data-language-local-name="Scots" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Scots</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sq mw-list-item"><a href="https://sq.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharxha" title="Sharxha – Albanian" lang="sq" hreflang="sq" data-title="Sharxha" data-language-autonym="Shqip" data-language-local-name="Albanian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Shqip</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-simple mw-list-item"><a href="https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_(city)" title="Sharjah (city) – Simple English" lang="en-simple" hreflang="en-simple" data-title="Sharjah (city)" data-language-autonym="Simple English" data-language-local-name="Simple English" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Simple English</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sr mw-list-item"><a href="https://sr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%9F%D0%B0_(%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4)" title="Шарџа (град) – Serbian" lang="sr" hreflang="sr" data-title="Шарџа (град)" data-language-autonym="Српски / srpski" data-language-local-name="Serbian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Српски / srpski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sh mw-list-item"><a href="https://sh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0ard%C5%BEa" title="Šardža – Serbo-Croatian" lang="sh" hreflang="sh" data-title="Šardža" data-language-autonym="Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски" data-language-local-name="Serbo-Croatian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fi mw-list-item"><a href="https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharja_(kaupunki)" title="Sharja (kaupunki) – Finnish" lang="fi" hreflang="fi" data-title="Sharja (kaupunki)" data-language-autonym="Suomi" data-language-local-name="Finnish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Suomi</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-sv mw-list-item"><a href="https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharja_(stad)" title="Sharja (stad) – Swedish" lang="sv" hreflang="sv" data-title="Sharja (stad)" data-language-autonym="Svenska" data-language-local-name="Swedish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Svenska</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-tl badge-Q70894304 mw-list-item" title=""><a href="https://tl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah" title="Sharjah – Tagalog" lang="tl" hreflang="tl" data-title="Sharjah" data-language-autonym="Tagalog" data-language-local-name="Tagalog" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Tagalog</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ta mw-list-item"><a href="https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%BE" title="சார்ஜா – Tamil" lang="ta" hreflang="ta" data-title="சார்ஜா" data-language-autonym="தமிழ்" data-language-local-name="Tamil" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>தமிழ்</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-tt mw-list-item"><a href="https://tt.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%80%D2%97%D3%99" title="Шарҗә – Tatar" lang="tt" hreflang="tt" data-title="Шарҗә" data-language-autonym="Татарча / tatarça" data-language-local-name="Tatar" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Татарча / tatarça</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-te mw-list-item"><a href="https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%B7%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%B0%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%9C%E0%B0%BE" title="షార్జా – Telugu" lang="te" hreflang="te" data-title="షార్జా" data-language-autonym="తెలుగు" data-language-local-name="Telugu" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>తెలుగు</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-th mw-list-item"><a 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aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′27″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′27″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.35750°N 55.39083°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.35750; 55.39083</span></span></span></a></span></span></div></div> </div> <div id="siteSub" class="noprint">From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</div> </div> <div id="contentSub"><div id="mw-content-subtitle"></div></div> <div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" lang="en" dir="ltr"><div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Capital of the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates</div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1236090951">.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output 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For the emirate, see <a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Sharjah" title="Emirate of Sharjah">Emirate of Sharjah</a>. For the star, see <a href="/wiki/HIP_79431" title="HIP 79431">HIP 79431</a>.</div> <p class="mw-empty-elt"> </p> <div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Metropolis in United Arab Emirates</div><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1257001546">.mw-parser-output .infobox-subbox{padding:0;border:none;margin:-3px;width:auto;min-width:100%;font-size:100%;clear:none;float:none;background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .infobox-3cols-child{margin:auto}.mw-parser-output .infobox .navbar{font-size:100%}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme)>div:not(.notheme)[style]{background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data:not(.notheme) div:not(.notheme){background:#1f1f23!important;color:#f8f9fa}}@media(min-width:640px){body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output 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.ib-settlement-native{font-weight:normal;padding-top:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-other-name{font-size:78%}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-official{font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-caption{padding:0.3em 0 0 0}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-caption-link{padding:0.2em 0}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-nickname{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-fn{font-weight:normal;display:inline}</style><table class="infobox ib-settlement vcard"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-above"><div class="fn org">Sharjah</div> <div class="nickname ib-settlement-native"><span title="Arabic-language text"><span lang="ar" dir="rtl">ٱلشَّارقَة</span></span></div></th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-subheader"><div class="category"><a href="/wiki/Metropolis" title="Metropolis">Metropolis</a></div></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow ib-settlement-official"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">Sharjah</td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><div style="background-color:transparent;border-collapse:collapse;border:0px solid black;width:280px;display:table;margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><div style="display:table-row"><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:2px 0 0 2px"><div style="display:table;background-color:transparent;border-collapse:collapse"><div style="display:table-row"><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg/330px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg" decoding="async" width="280" height="93" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg/500px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg/960px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_by_Night.jpg 2x" data-file-width="6000" data-file-height="2000" /></a></span></div></div></div><div style="display:table;background-color:transparent;border-collapse:collapse"><div style="display:table-row"><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Al_Qasba.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Al_Qasba.jpg/139px-Al_Qasba.jpg" decoding="async" width="139" height="93" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Al_Qasba.jpg/209px-Al_Qasba.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Al_Qasba.jpg/278px-Al_Qasba.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1024" data-file-height="683" /></a></span></div><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Heritage_Area,_UAE_(4324549568).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284324549568%29.jpg/250px-Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284324549568%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="139" height="93" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284324549568%29.jpg/330px-Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284324549568%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592" /></a></span></div></div></div><div style="display:table;background-color:transparent;border-collapse:collapse"><div style="display:table-row"><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Blue_Souk,_Sharjah,_UAE_(4323843389).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Blue_Souk%2C_Sharjah%2C_UAE_%284323843389%29.jpg/250px-Blue_Souk%2C_Sharjah%2C_UAE_%284323843389%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="139" height="93" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Blue_Souk%2C_Sharjah%2C_UAE_%284323843389%29.jpg/330px-Blue_Souk%2C_Sharjah%2C_UAE_%284323843389%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592" /></a></span></div><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio_(1).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f4/Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg/250px-Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="139" height="93" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f4/Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg/330px-Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="5184" data-file-height="3456" /></a></span></div></div></div><div style="display:table;background-color:transparent;border-collapse:collapse"><div style="display:table-row"><div style="display:table-cell;border-top:0;padding:0 2px 2px 0"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg/330px-Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg" decoding="async" width="280" height="164" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg/500px-Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg/560px-Sharjah_in_picture_17_20111016_1433727984.jpg 2x" data-file-width="644" data-file-height="378" /></a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="ib-settlement-caption"><b>Clockwise from top:</b><br />Al Khan Lagoon, <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasba_Sharjah" title="Al Qasba Sharjah">Al-Qasba Canal</a>, Heritage District, Al-Noor Mosque, Cultural Palace, Blue Souk</div></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data maptable"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1028600610">.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-cols{text-align:center;display:table;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-cols-row{display:table-row}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-cols-cell{display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle}.mw-parser-output .ib-settlement-cols-cellt{display:table-cell;vertical-align:top}</style> <div class="ib-settlement-cols"> <div class="ib-settlement-cols-row"><div class="ib-settlement-cols-cell"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Flag_of_Sharjah_and_Ras_Al_Khaimah.svg" class="mw-file-description" title="Flag of Sharjah"><img alt="Flag of Sharjah" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Flag_of_Sharjah_and_Ras_Al_Khaimah.svg/120px-Flag_of_Sharjah_and_Ras_Al_Khaimah.svg.png" decoding="async" width="100" height="50" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Flag_of_Sharjah_and_Ras_Al_Khaimah.svg/250px-Flag_of_Sharjah_and_Ras_Al_Khaimah.svg.png 1.5x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="400" /></a></span><div class="ib-settlement-caption-link"><a href="/wiki/Flag_of_Sharjah" class="mw-redirect" title="Flag of Sharjah">Flag</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><div class="switcher-container"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238443738">.mw-parser-output .locmap .od{position:absolute}.mw-parser-output .locmap .id{position:absolute;line-height:0}.mw-parser-output .locmap .l0{font-size:0;position:absolute}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pv{line-height:110%;position:absolute;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pl{line-height:110%;position:absolute;top:-0.75em;text-align:right}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pr{line-height:110%;position:absolute;top:-0.75em;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pv>div{display:inline;padding:1px}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pl>div{display:inline;padding:1px;float:right}.mw-parser-output .locmap .pr>div{display:inline;padding:1px;float:left}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .od,html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .od .pv>div,html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .od .pl>div,html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .od .pr>div{background:#fff!important;color:#000!important}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .locmap{filter:grayscale(0.6)}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .infobox-full-data .locmap div{background:transparent!important}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .locmap{filter:grayscale(0.6)}html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .od,html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .od .pv>div,html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .od 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srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/United_Arab_Emirates_relief_location_map.jpg/375px-United_Arab_Emirates_relief_location_map.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/United_Arab_Emirates_relief_location_map.jpg/500px-United_Arab_Emirates_relief_location_map.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1228" data-file-height="1055" /></a></span><div class="od notheme" style="top:27.866%;left:76.747%;font-size:91%"><div class="id" style="left:-3px;top:-3px"><span class="notpageimage" typeof="mw:File"><span title="Sharjah"><img alt="Sharjah" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/6px-Red_pog.svg.png" decoding="async" width="6" height="6" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/9px-Red_pog.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/12px-Red_pog.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="64" data-file-height="64" /></span></span></div><div class="pl" style="width:6em;right:4px"><div>Sharjah</div></div></div></div><div style="padding-top:0.2em">Location of Sharjah in the UAE</div><span class="switcher-label" style="display:none">Show map of United Arab Emirates</span></div></div></div><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238443738" /><div class="center"><div class="locmap" style="width:250px;float:none;clear:both;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto"><div style="width:250px;padding:0"><div style="position:relative;width:250px"><span class="notpageimage" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Persian_Gulf_relief_location_map.png" class="mw-file-description" title="Sharjah is located in Persian Gulf"><img alt="Sharjah is located in Persian Gulf" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Persian_Gulf_relief_location_map.png/250px-Persian_Gulf_relief_location_map.png" decoding="async" width="250" height="204" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Persian_Gulf_relief_location_map.png/500px-Persian_Gulf_relief_location_map.png 1.5x" data-file-width="1100" data-file-height="896" /></a></span><div class="od notheme" style="top:70.531%;left:76.28%;font-size:91%"><div class="id" style="left:-3px;top:-3px"><span class="notpageimage" typeof="mw:File"><span title="Sharjah"><img alt="Sharjah" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/6px-Red_pog.svg.png" decoding="async" width="6" height="6" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/9px-Red_pog.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/12px-Red_pog.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="64" data-file-height="64" /></span></span></div><div class="pl" style="width:6em;right:4px"><div>Sharjah</div></div></div></div><div style="padding-top:0.2em">Location within the Persian Gulf</div><span class="switcher-label" style="display:none">Show map of Persian Gulf</span></div></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mergedbottomrow"><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data">Coordinates: <span class="geo-inline"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1156832818">.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}</style><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25_21_27_N_55_23_27_E_type:adm1st_region:AE"><span class="geo-default"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′27″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′27″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.35750°N 55.39083°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.35750; 55.39083</span></span></span></a></span></span></td></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><a href="/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states" title="List of sovereign states">Country</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates">United Arab Emirates</a></td></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><a href="/wiki/Emirates_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates" title="Emirates of the United Arab Emirates">Emirate</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Sharjah" title="Emirate of Sharjah">Emirate of Sharjah</a></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">Government<div class="ib-settlement-fn"></div></th></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"> • Type</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Absolute_monarchy" title="Absolute monarchy">Absolute monarchy</a></td></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"> • <a href="/wiki/Sheikh" title="Sheikh">Sheikh</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Sultan_bin_Muhammad_Al-Qasimi" title="Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi">Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi</a></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">Area<div class="ib-settlement-fn"></div></th></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"> • Metro<div class="ib-settlement-fn"></div></th><td class="infobox-data">235.5 km<sup>2</sup> (90.9 sq mi)</td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">Population<div class="ib-settlement-fn"><span class="nowrap"> </span>(2022–23)</div></th></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><div style="white-space:nowrap;"> • <a href="/wiki/Metropolis" title="Metropolis">Metropolis</a></div></th><td class="infobox-data">1,800,000<sup id="cite_ref-sharjah-census-2022_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sharjah-census-2022-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></td></tr><tr class="mergedtoprow"><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header">GDP<div class="ib-settlement-fn"><sup id="cite_ref-TelluBase_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TelluBase-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></div></th></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"> • Total</th><td class="infobox-data">US$ 58.9 billion (2023)</td></tr><tr class="mergedrow"><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"> • Per capita</th><td class="infobox-data">US$ 32,100 (2023)</td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Sharjah</b> (<span class="rt-commentedText nowrap"><span class="IPA nopopups noexcerpt" lang="en-fonipa"><a href="/wiki/Help:IPA/English" title="Help:IPA/English">/<span style="border-bottom:1px dotted"><span title="/ˈ/: primary stress follows">ˈ</span><span title="/ʃ/: 'sh' in 'shy'">ʃ</span><span title="/ɑːr/: 'ar' in 'far'">ɑːr</span><span title="/dʒ/: 'j' in 'jam'">dʒ</span><span title="/ə/: 'a' in 'about'">ə</span></span>/</a></span></span>; <a href="/wiki/Arabic_language" class="mw-redirect" title="Arabic language">Arabic</a>: <span lang="ar" dir="rtl">ٱلشَّارقَة</span> <i><span title="Arabic-language romanization"><i lang="ar-Latn">aš-Šāriqah</i></span></i>, <a href="/wiki/Gulf_Arabic" title="Gulf Arabic">Gulf Arabic</a>: <i>aš-Šārja</i><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>) is the <a href="/wiki/List_of_cities_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates" title="List of cities in the United Arab Emirates">third-most populous city</a> in the <a href="/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates">United Arab Emirates</a>, after <a href="/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a> and <a href="/wiki/Abu_Dhabi" title="Abu Dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a>. It is the capital of the <a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Sharjah" title="Emirate of Sharjah">Emirate of Sharjah</a> and forms part of the <a href="/wiki/Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman_metropolitan_area" class="mw-redirect" title="Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area">Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area</a>. </p><p>Sharjah is the capital of the <a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Sharjah" title="Emirate of Sharjah">eponymous emirate</a>. The emirate shares <a href="/wiki/Law" title="Law">legal</a>, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates of the UAE within a <a href="/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates" title="Federal government of the United Arab Emirates">federal</a> framework, although each emirate has jurisdiction over some functions such as civil law enforcement and provision and upkeep of local facilities. Sharjah has been ruled by the <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasimi" title="Al Qasimi">Al Qasimi</a> dynasty since the 18th century. </p><p>The city is a center for culture and industry, and alone contributes 7.4% of the GDP of the <a href="/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates">United Arab Emirates</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The city covers an approximate area of 235 km<sup>2</sup> and has a population of over 1,800,000 (2022–2023).<sup id="cite_ref-sharjah-census-2022_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sharjah-census-2022-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the emirate of Sharjah without possession of an alcohol license and alcohol is not served in hotels, restaurants or other outlets in Sharjah, due to the Muslim majority in the area. This has helped Sharjah increase the number of Islamic tourists who visit the country.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Sharjah has been officially named as a WHO <a href="/wiki/Healthy_city" title="Healthy city">healthy city</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The 2016 edition of QS Best Student Cities ranked Sharjah as the 68th best city in the world to be a university student.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Sharjah is regarded as the cultural capital of the UAE,<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and was the Islamic culture capital of 2014<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and Sharjah World Book Capital for 2019 by UNESCO.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On 1 January 2022, Sharjah made history when its public sector adopted a four-day working week and a three-day weekend, becoming the first government sector in the Gulf region and the entire Middle East to fully adopt a four-day working week.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Etymology">Etymology</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Etymology"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The origin of the name of Sharjah is unknown, with most common interpretations linking the origin of the word Sharjah to the word <i>sharq</i> (<a href="/wiki/Arabic_language" class="mw-redirect" title="Arabic language">Arabic</a>: <span lang="ar" dir="rtl">شَرْق</span>, <small><a href="/wiki/Literal_translation" title="Literal translation">lit.</a> </small>'east') due to the fact that the city is located to the east of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and that Sharjah was the easternmost settlement at the time.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>However, other interpretations have disputed the origin of the name based on location, and suggested instead that it refers to the word <i>shurūq</i> (<a href="/wiki/Arabic_language" class="mw-redirect" title="Arabic language">Arabic</a>: <span lang="ar" dir="rtl">شُروق</span>, <small><a href="/wiki/Literal_translation" title="Literal translation">lit.</a> </small>'sunrise'). Further theories have linked the name to a pre-Islamic idol called <i>Abed Al Shareq</i> that transformed into <i>Sharjah</i>. The origin of the word has also been linked to the <a href="/wiki/Andalusi_Arabic" title="Andalusi Arabic">Andalusi Arabic</a> usage of the word, which was used to refer to a fort.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Heritage.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_Heritage.jpg/250px-Sharjah_Heritage.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="332" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_Heritage.jpg/330px-Sharjah_Heritage.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sharjah_Heritage.jpg/500px-Sharjah_Heritage.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3264" data-file-height="4928" /></a><figcaption>An old door in Sharjah, displaying the historical architecture of the city.</figcaption></figure> <p>Sharjah was historically one of the wealthiest towns in this region with a settlement in existence for over 5000 years.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the early 18th century, the Huwayla tribe of the <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasimi" title="Al Qasimi">Qawasim</a> clan established itself in Sharjah <abbr title="circa">c.</abbr> 1727, declaring Sharjah independent. On 8 January 1820, Sheikh <a href="/wiki/Sultan_bin_Saqr_Al_Qasimi" title="Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi">Sultan I</a> signed the <a href="/wiki/General_Maritime_Treaty_of_1820" title="General Maritime Treaty of 1820">General Maritime Treaty</a> with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the <a href="/wiki/Ottoman_Turks" title="Ottoman Turks">Ottoman Turks</a> out. Like its neighbors <a href="/wiki/Ajman" title="Ajman">Ajman</a>, <a href="/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ras_al-Khaimah" class="mw-redirect" title="Ras al-Khaimah">Ras Al Khaimah</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Umm_Al_Quwain" title="Umm Al Quwain">Umm Al Quwain</a>, Sharjah's position on the route to India made it important enough to be recognized as a <a href="/wiki/Salute_state" title="Salute state">salute state</a> (be it of the lowest class: 3 guns). </p><p>In 1829, English author and traveler <a href="/wiki/James_Silk_Buckingham" title="James Silk Buckingham">James Silk Buckingham</a> described Sharjah as such: </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1244412712">.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 32px}.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;margin-top:0}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{padding-left:1.6em}}</style><blockquote class="templatequote"> <p>"In the course of the night, we had passed the port of Sharjee, on the Arabian coast, which is not an island, <a href="/wiki/Carsten_Niebuhr" title="Carsten Niebuhr">Niebuhr</a>'s chart, the only one in which it is inserted; but a small town, on a sandy beach, containing from five to six hundred inhabitants. It is situated in lat. 25° 34' north, and lies eleven leagues south-west of a small island, close to the shore, called <a href="/wiki/Al_Jazirah_Al_Hamra" title="Al Jazirah Al Hamra">Jeziret-el-Hamra</a>; and three leagues south-west of Sharjee is Aboo Hayle."<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> </blockquote> <p>With the approach of the 20th century, Sharjah extended inland to the area now known as Wasit Suburb, the area between the city and Al Dhaid being under the control of the tribes of the interior. With a population of 15,000 inhabitants, Sharjah had some four or five shops in <a href="/wiki/Layyah,_Sharjah" title="Layyah, Sharjah">Layyah</a> and a bazaar of around 200 shops in main Sharjah.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In the midst of <a href="/wiki/World_War_II" title="World War II">World War II</a>, <a href="/wiki/Propaganda_in_Nazi_Germany" title="Propaganda in Nazi Germany">Nazi propaganda</a> infiltrated the town. Loud propagating of pro-<a href="/wiki/Adolf_Hitler" title="Adolf Hitler">Hitler</a> speeches could be heard emanating from the Sheikh of Sharjah's palace during a period in 1940, and messages sharing a similar sentiment graffitied on walls in the town center according to <a href="/wiki/British_Empire" title="British Empire">British</a> intelligence reports at the time, for the messages being propagated by the <a href="/wiki/Nazi_Germany" title="Nazi Germany">Germans</a> was one of <a href="/wiki/Anti-imperialism" title="Anti-imperialism">anti-imperialism</a>, it found a sympathetic audience among some of the emirate's populace, particularly Abdullah bin Faris, a secretary of the Sheikh who was responsible for the broadcasts. After the Sheikh was confronted by the British, he wrote a letter reaffirming his support for the British war efforts and disputed the charges laid out against bin Faris. Attached to the letter was a petition signed by 48 prominent individuals testifying to bin Faris' character, which, according to the British, had been misrepresented to the signees. The incident resolved after the Sheikh and bin Faris ceased transmitting propaganda and doubled down on their support to the British.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On 2 December 1971, Sharjah, together with <a href="/wiki/Abu_Dhabi" title="Abu Dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a>, <a href="/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ajman" title="Ajman">Ajman</a>, <a href="/wiki/Umm_Al_Qawain" class="mw-redirect" title="Umm Al Qawain">Umm Al Qawain</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Fujairah" title="Fujairah">Fujairah</a> joined in the Act of Union to form the <a href="/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates">United Arab Emirates</a>. The seventh emirate, <a href="/wiki/Ras_al-Khaimah" class="mw-redirect" title="Ras al-Khaimah">Ras al-Khaimah</a>, joined the UAE on 10 February 1972 following <a href="/wiki/Iran" title="Iran">Iran</a>'s annexation of Ras al-Khaimah's <a href="/wiki/Tunbs" class="mw-redirect" title="Tunbs">Tunbs</a> islands.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (March 2019)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>Like the other former <a href="/wiki/Trucial_States" title="Trucial States">Trucial States</a>, Sharjah's name is known by many <a href="/wiki/Stamp_collecting" title="Stamp collecting">stamp collectors</a> because of the large numbers of stamps that were issued by the <a href="/wiki/Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Sharjah" title="Postage stamps and postal history of Sharjah">Sharjah Post Office</a> shortly before the formation of the United Arab Emirates. These stamps that were printed in profusion became worthless to collectors and came to be known as <a href="/wiki/Dunes_(Stamps)" class="mw-redirect" title="Dunes (Stamps)">Dunes</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Many of the items featured on these stamps were unrelated to the emirate and therefore many catalogues do not list them.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Districts_and_landmarks">Districts and landmarks</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Districts and landmarks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Map_of_the_municipalities_in_the_Emirate_of_Sharjah_(UAE).svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Map_of_the_municipalities_in_the_Emirate_of_Sharjah_%28UAE%29.svg/250px-Map_of_the_municipalities_in_the_Emirate_of_Sharjah_%28UAE%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="240" height="207" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Map_of_the_municipalities_in_the_Emirate_of_Sharjah_%28UAE%29.svg/500px-Map_of_the_municipalities_in_the_Emirate_of_Sharjah_%28UAE%29.svg.png 1.5x" data-file-width="977" data-file-height="843" /></a><figcaption><i>Sharjah City</i> in the Northwest of the Emirate</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Districts_Names.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Sharjah_Districts_Names.jpg/960px-Sharjah_Districts_Names.jpg" decoding="async" width="620" height="374" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Sharjah_Districts_Names.jpg/1240px-Sharjah_Districts_Names.jpg 2x" data-file-width="5610" data-file-height="3380" /></a><figcaption>Sharjah City is statistically subdivided into 32 districts. This consists of <a href="/wiki/Sir_Abu_Nu%E2%80%99ayr" class="mw-redirect" title="Sir Abu Nu’ayr">Sir Abu Nu’ayr</a> island to the Southwest, and the <a href="/wiki/Iran" title="Iran">Iran</a>-controlled island of <a href="/wiki/Abu_Musa" title="Abu Musa">Abu Musa</a> to the Northeast. The map does not show the two latter island districts.</figcaption></figure> <div style="clear:left;" class=""></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1235681985">.mw-parser-output .side-box{margin:4px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #aaa;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em;background-color:var(--background-color-interactive-subtle,#f8f9fa);display:flow-root}.mw-parser-output .side-box-abovebelow,.mw-parser-output .side-box-text{padding:0.25em 0.9em}.mw-parser-output .side-box-image{padding:2px 0 2px 0.9em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .side-box-imageright{padding:2px 0.9em 2px 0;text-align:center}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .side-box-flex{display:flex;align-items:center}.mw-parser-output .side-box-text{flex:1;min-width:0}}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .side-box{width:238px}.mw-parser-output .side-box-right{clear:right;float:right;margin-left:1em}.mw-parser-output .side-box-left{margin-right:1em}}</style><div class="side-box metadata side-box-right"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1126788409">.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul{line-height:inherit;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li,.mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li{margin-bottom:0}</style> <div class="side-box-flex"> <div class="side-box-text plainlist"><b>Map all coordinates in "Sharjah" using</b> <a class="external text" href="https://tools.wmflabs.org/osm4wiki/cgi-bin/wiki/wiki-osm.pl?project=en&article=Sharjah">OpenStreetMap</a> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" data-expandtext="show links" data-collapsetext="Hide"> <p><b>Download coordinates as:</b> </p> <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> <ul><li><a class="external text" href="https://tools.wmflabs.org/kmlexport?article=Sharjah">KML</a></li> <li><a class="external text" href="https://geoexport.toolforge.org/gpx?coprimary=all&titles=Sharjah">GPX (all coordinates)</a></li> <li><a class="external text" href="https://geoexport.toolforge.org/gpx?coprimary=primary&titles=Sharjah">GPX (primary coordinates)</a></li> <li><a class="external text" href="https://geoexport.toolforge.org/gpx?coprimary=secondary&titles=Sharjah">GPX (secondary coordinates)</a></li></ul> </div> </div></div></div> </div> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>District<br /> بلديات</th> <th>Name<br /> <a href="/wiki/DIN_31635" title="DIN 31635">DMG</a></th> <th>Arabic</th> <th>Area<br />km<sup>2</sup><sup id="cite_ref-GitHub_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GitHub-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></th> <th>Population<br />2017<sup id="cite_ref-GitHub_21-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GitHub-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></th> <th>Density<sup id="cite_ref-GitHub_21-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GitHub-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></th> <th><a href="/wiki/WGS84" class="mw-redirect" title="WGS84">Coordinates</a></th> <th>remarks </th></tr> <tr> <td>Al Nahda quarter</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">حي النهدة‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,67</td> <td style="text-align:right;">106103</td> <td style="text-align:right;">63513</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2975_N_55.3753_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(106103)&title=Al+Nahda+quarter"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°17′51″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°22′31″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2975°N 55.3753°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2975; 55.3753</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Nahda quarter</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td>smallest, most dense </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Downtown_Sharjah" title="Downtown Sharjah">Al Majaz</a></td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية المجاز‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,34</td> <td style="text-align:right;">116503</td> <td style="text-align:right;">34837</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3266_N_55.3854_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(116503)&title=Al+Majaz"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°19′36″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′07″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3266°N 55.3854°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3266; 55.3854</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Majaz</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td>historic Downtown </td></tr> <tr style="background:#FFE7BA"> <td>Al Gharb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">حي الغرب‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,81</td> <td style="text-align:right;">61564</td> <td style="text-align:right;">33974</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3617_N_55.3925_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(61564)&title=Al+Gharb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′42″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′33″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3617°N 55.3925°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3617; 55.3925</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Gharb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td>municipal headquarters </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Qasimiah</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">حي القاسمية‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4,88</td> <td style="text-align:right;">159723</td> <td style="text-align:right;">32721</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3538_N_55.3948_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(159723)&title=Al+Qasimiah"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′14″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′41″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3538°N 55.3948°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3538; 55.3948</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Qasimiah</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Sharq</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">حي الشرق‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4,83</td> <td style="text-align:right;">100548</td> <td style="text-align:right;">20838</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3612_N_55.3971_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(100548)&title=Al+Sharq"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′40″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°23′50″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3612°N 55.3971°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3612; 55.3971</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Sharq</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Seneyat</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الصناعيات‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">31,66</td> <td style="text-align:right;">340376</td> <td style="text-align:right;">10753</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2925_N_55.413_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(340376)&title=Al+Seneyat"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°17′33″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°24′47″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2925°N 55.413°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2925; 55.413</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Seneyat</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Jazeera suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية الجزيرة</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9,23</td> <td style="text-align:right;">98698</td> <td style="text-align:right;">10692</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3331_N_55.3712_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(98698)&title=Al+Jazeera+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°19′59″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°22′16″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3331°N 55.3712°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3331; 55.3712</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Jazeera suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Tugariet Muwaileh</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">تجارية مويلح‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">12,23</td> <td style="text-align:right;">96926</td> <td style="text-align:right;">7926</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.313_N_55.4492_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(96926)&title=Tugariet+Muwaileh"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°18′47″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°26′57″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.313°N 55.4492°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.313; 55.4492</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Tugariet Muwaileh</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Riqah suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية الرقة‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9,09</td> <td style="text-align:right;">39414</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4337</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3608_N_55.4233_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(39414)&title=Al+Riqah+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′39″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°25′24″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3608°N 55.4233°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3608; 55.4233</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Riqah suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Halwan suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية حلوان‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">5,79</td> <td style="text-align:right;">19389</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3350</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3406_N_55.4289_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(19389)&title=Halwan+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°20′26″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°25′44″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3406°N 55.4289°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3406; 55.4289</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Halwan suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Hyrah Suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية الحيرة‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">5,73</td> <td style="text-align:right;">18713</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3268</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3901_N_55.4141_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(18713)&title=Al+Hyrah+Suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°23′24″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°24′51″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3901°N 55.4141°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3901; 55.4141</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Hyrah Suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Mughaider suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية مغيدر‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">8,35</td> <td style="text-align:right;">23578</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2826</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3233_N_55.4397_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(23578)&title=Mughaider+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°19′24″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°26′23″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3233°N 55.4397°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3233; 55.4397</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Mughaider suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Wasit suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية واسط‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">12,07</td> <td style="text-align:right;">20758</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1720</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3655_N_55.448_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(20758)&title=Wasit+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′56″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°26′53″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3655°N 55.448°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3655; 55.448</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Wasit suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Muwaileh_Commercial" title="Muwaileh Commercial">Muwaiih suburb</a></td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية مويلح‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">25,79</td> <td style="text-align:right;">30074</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1167</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2772_N_55.522_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(30074)&title=Muwaiih+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°16′38″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°31′19″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2772°N 55.522°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2772; 55.522</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Muwaiih suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Sajaah</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الصجعة‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">55,16</td> <td style="text-align:right;">53079</td> <td style="text-align:right;">963</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2868_N_55.6509_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(53079)&title=Al+Sajaah"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°17′12″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°39′03″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2868°N 55.6509°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2868; 55.6509</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Sajaah</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Ruqa Al Hamra</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الرقعة الحمراء‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">32,88</td> <td style="text-align:right;">19214</td> <td style="text-align:right;">584</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3185_N_55.5139_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(19214)&title=Al+Ruqa+Al+Hamra"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°19′07″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°30′50″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3185°N 55.5139°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3185; 55.5139</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Ruqa Al Hamra</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>University City</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">المدينة الجامعية‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">13,39</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4241</td> <td style="text-align:right;">317</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2899_N_55.484_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(4241)&title=University+City"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°17′24″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°29′02″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2899°N 55.484°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2899; 55.484</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">University City</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Rahmaniyah suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية الرحمانية‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">39,21</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9052</td> <td style="text-align:right;">231</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.352_N_55.5515_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(9052)&title=Rahmaniyah+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′07″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°33′05″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.352°N 55.5515°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.352; 55.5515</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Rahmaniyah suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Basaten Al Zubair</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">بساتين الزبير‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">12,64</td> <td style="text-align:right;">769</td> <td style="text-align:right;">61</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3875_N_55.6102_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(769)&title=Basaten+Al+Zubair"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°23′15″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°36′37″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3875°N 55.6102°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3875; 55.6102</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Basaten Al Zubair</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Budaiya suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية البديع‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">41,04</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2427</td> <td style="text-align:right;">59</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2793_N_55.5234_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(2427)&title=Al+Budaiya+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°16′45″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°31′24″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2793°N 55.5234°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2793; 55.5234</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Budaiya suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Port_Khalid_Sharjah" title="Port Khalid Sharjah">Khalid Sea Port</a></td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ميناء خالد‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,23</td> <td style="text-align:right;">120</td> <td style="text-align:right;">54</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.364_N_55.3775_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(120)&title=Khalid+Sea+Port"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′50″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°22′39″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.364°N 55.3775°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.364; 55.3775</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Khalid Sea Port</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Siyuh suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية السيوح‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">33,36</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1793</td> <td style="text-align:right;">54</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.21568_N_55.62583_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(1793)&title=Al+Siyuh+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°12′56″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°37′33″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.21568°N 55.62583°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.21568; 55.62583</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Siyuh suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Zubair</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الزبير‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">15,7</td> <td style="text-align:right;">674</td> <td style="text-align:right;">43</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3942_N_55.6401_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(674)&title=Al+Zubair"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°23′39″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°38′24″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3942°N 55.6401°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3942; 55.6401</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Zubair</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Kaya Masaar</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية المنازل‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9,05</td> <td style="text-align:right;">269</td> <td style="text-align:right;">30</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2676_N_55.6412_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(269)&title=Kaya+Masaar"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°16′03″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°38′28″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2676°N 55.6412°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2676; 55.6412</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Kaya Masaar</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Jlail</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الجليل‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">11,82</td> <td style="text-align:right;">135</td> <td style="text-align:right;">11</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3554_N_55.6376_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(135)&title=Al+Jlail"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°21′19″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°38′15″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3554°N 55.6376°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3554; 55.6376</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Jlail</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Shnouf</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">الشنوف‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">24,21</td> <td style="text-align:right;">151</td> <td style="text-align:right;">6</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3891_N_55.7265_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(151)&title=Al+Shnouf"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°23′21″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°43′35″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3891°N 55.7265°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3891; 55.7265</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Shnouf</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Suburb of Jweza</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية جويزع‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">13,85</td> <td style="text-align:right;">61</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.2729_N_55.6079_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(61)&title=Suburb+of+Jweza"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°16′22″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°36′28″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.2729°N 55.6079°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.2729; 55.6079</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Suburb of Jweza</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Mehathab</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">مهذب‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">15,68</td> <td style="text-align:right;">38</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.4047_N_55.6424_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(38)&title=Mehathab"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°24′17″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°38′33″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.4047°N 55.6424°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.4047; 55.6424</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Mehathab</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Tayy suburb</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">ضاحية الطي‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9,45</td> <td style="text-align:right;">10</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.21376_N_55.6308_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(10)&title=Al+Tayy+suburb"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°12′50″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°37′51″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.21376°N 55.6308°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.21376; 55.6308</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Tayy suburb</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Al Sidairah</td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">السديره‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">11,07</td> <td style="text-align:right;">0</td> <td style="text-align:right;">0</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.3382_N_55.6796_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(0)&title=Al+Sidairah"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°20′18″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°40′47″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.3382°N 55.6796°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.3382; 55.6796</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">Al Sidairah</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Sir_Abu_Nu%27ayr" title="Sir Abu Nu'ayr">Sir Abu Nu'ayr</a></td> <td>Abū Ṣīr Nuʿair</td> <td style="text-align:right">جزيرة صير أبو نعير‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">13,23</td> <td style="text-align:right;">30</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.226_N_54.238_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(30)&title=2"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°13′34″N</span> <span class="longitude">54°14′17″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.226°N 54.238°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.226; 54.238</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">2</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td>remote island </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Abu_Musa" title="Abu Musa">Abu Musa</a></td> <td>...</td> <td style="text-align:right">جزيرة أبو موسى‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">12,88</td> <td style="text-align:right;">43</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3</td> <td><small><span class="geo-inline"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1156832818" /><span class="plainlinks nourlexpansion"><a class="external text" href="https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Sharjah&params=25.883_N_55.018_E_region:AE-SH_dim:6000_type:city(43)&title=3"><span class="geo-nondefault"><span class="geo-dms" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location"><span class="latitude">25°52′59″N</span> <span class="longitude">55°01′05″E</span></span></span><span class="geo-multi-punct"> / </span><span class="geo-default"><span class="vcard"><span class="geo-dec" title="Maps, aerial photos, and other data for this location">25.883°N 55.018°E</span><span style="display:none"> / <span class="geo">25.883; 55.018</span></span><span style="display:none"> (<span class="fn org">3</span>)</span></span></span></a></span></span></small></td> <td><a href="/wiki/Iran" title="Iran">Iran</a>-occupied island </td></tr> <tr class="sortbottom" style="background:#DDDDDD;"> <td>Sharjah City</td> <td>Madīnat aš-Šāriqa</td> <td style="text-align:right">مدينة الشارقة‎</td> <td style="text-align:right;">493,80</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1324473</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2684</td> <td></td> <td> </td></tr></tbody></table> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_(11925055675).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg/220px-Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="146" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg/330px-Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg/440px-Sharjah_-_Nigh_time_pHOTO_%2811925055675%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3568" data-file-height="2368" /></a><figcaption>Panoramic view of <a href="/wiki/Downtown_Sharjah" title="Downtown Sharjah">Downtown Sharjah</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_eyes1.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_eyes1.jpg/220px-Sharjah_eyes1.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="223" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_eyes1.jpg/330px-Sharjah_eyes1.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sharjah_eyes1.jpg/440px-Sharjah_eyes1.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1576" data-file-height="1600" /></a><figcaption>Eye of the Emirates, a 60-metre (200 ft) tall <a href="/wiki/Ferris_wheel" title="Ferris wheel">Ferris wheel</a> at Al Qasba.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Moved to Al Montazah Parks in 2018.<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Districts.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Sharjah_Districts.png/250px-Sharjah_Districts.png" decoding="async" width="220" height="180" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Sharjah_Districts.png/330px-Sharjah_Districts.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Sharjah_Districts.png/500px-Sharjah_Districts.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="983" /></a><figcaption>Map of Sharjah's districts</figcaption></figure> <p>Sharjah is the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates after <a href="/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a> and <a href="/wiki/Abu_Dhabi" title="Abu Dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The palace of the ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, Sheikh <a href="/wiki/Sultan_bin_Muhammad_Al-Qasimi" title="Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi">Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi</a>, is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of the city. </p><p>The city of Sharjah overlooks the <a href="/wiki/Persian_Gulf" title="Persian Gulf">Persian Gulf</a> and has a population of over 1,600,000 (2022). It includes the main administrative centres of the Government of Sharjah along with commercial, cultural and traditional projects. The city hosts several museums of archaeology, natural history, science, arts, heritage, Islamic art and culture.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Distinctive landmarks include two major covered <i><a href="/wiki/Souk" class="mw-redirect" title="Souk">souks</a></i>, reflecting Islamic design, and a number of recreational areas and public parks such as Al Montazah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The city is also acclaimed for its numerous elegant mosques.<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Downtown_Sharjah">Downtown Sharjah</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Downtown Sharjah"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Downtown_Sharjah" title="Downtown Sharjah">Downtown Sharjah</a></div> <p>Downtown Sharjah or Sharjah City,<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Al Majaz is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Sharjah. It serves as the cultural and commercial heart of the emirate. It is characterized by a blend of traditional architecture, modern amenities, and numerous cultural landmarks. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Rolla_Sharjah">Rolla Sharjah</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Rolla Sharjah"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Rolla_Sharjah" title="Rolla Sharjah">Rolla Sharjah</a></div> <p>It is one of the older parts of the city. It is a key of commercial and residential hub within the emirate. Situated east of Khalid lake Rolla Sharjah stands out as a prominent community within the city as a historical and significant landmark within the city of Sharjah. The neighborhood derives its name from a historic <a href="/wiki/Banyan" title="Banyan">banyan</a> tree that once flourished in the area. Rolla is an integral part of the <a href="/wiki/Al_Ghurair" title="Al Ghurair">Al Ghuwair</a> development.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Muwaileh_Commercial">Muwaileh Commercial</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Muwaileh Commercial"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Muwaileh_Commercial" title="Muwaileh Commercial">Muwaileh Commercial</a></div> <p>Muwaileh Commercial is a Suburb, Community city and residential area in Sharjah, with direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Maliah Road. Its a prominent and rapidly developing area in Sharjah. It borders Industrial Area 15 and 17 to the south, and is close to the University City of Sharjah.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It also features a diverse range of residential options, consisting of apartment buildings. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Rolla_Square">Rolla Square</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Rolla Square"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>It is named after the large rolla (banyan tree) that once stood in the square,<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which inspired the sculpture at the center of the park, Rolla Square is a common location for people to stroll, unwind and enjoy the tranquil environment during the weekends.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Rolla Square Market in Rolla Square is a vital and essential part of the Sharjah shopping experience. Its mix of traditional market vibes where visitors can get the their products with affordable prices and a wide range of products makes it a favorite for shoppers looking for deals and unique finds.<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Bank_Street">Bank Street</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Bank Street"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Bank street is located near the main area of Rolla, many bank branches and offices are located on the street. The street has an urban park which is unique as local residents were invited to nominate significant urban features — like benches, trees, playgrounds, and signage — from various cities worldwide that hold personal meaning to them, representing anything from remarkable stories to fleeting memories. These objects were selected from the residents' home countries or places they came across during their travels. They were either replicated in exact 1:1 scale or purchased and transported to the designated site.<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Al_Hisn_Sharjah">Al Hisn Sharjah</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Al Hisn Sharjah"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Fort" title="Sharjah Fort">Sharjah Fort</a></div> <p>Al Hisn, also known as <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Fort" title="Sharjah Fort">Sharjah Fort</a> was a fortified complex built in 1823 as the headquarters of the then-independent Emirate of Sharjah and the residence of the <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasimi" title="Al Qasimi">Al Qasimi</a> family. Its situated in the center of the city, and was closed for renovations from 1996 to 2015, and it reopened its doors as an <a href="/wiki/Open-air_museum" title="Open-air museum">open-air museum</a> under the administration of the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Museums_Authority" title="Sharjah Museums Authority">Sharjah Museums Authority</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The materials that were used for the building of the fort — ceilings are made out of <i>Chandal</i> (mangrove poles), <i>Kumbar</i> (rope), <i>Du’un</i> (bound palm branches) and <i>haseer</i> (palm matts). The walls, which is 70-80cms thick, are plastered with corals, harvested from the Gulf seabed and held in place using Jus – a mortar formed by crushing and burning corals, limestone and shells.<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id=""Smile,_You're_in_Sharjah"_roundabout"><span id=".22Smile.2C_You.27re_in_Sharjah.22_roundabout"></span>"Smile, You're in Sharjah" roundabout</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: "Smile, You're in Sharjah" roundabout"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Located between the Blue Souq and Fish Market, near the Union Bank Tower, the floral call to cheer up engraved on the roundabout has given its name to the roundabout itself. "Smile, You're in Sharjah" is a welcome sign, spelled out in flowers in the middle of a roundabout notorious for its rush-hour traffic jams.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Gold_Souq">Gold Souq</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Gold Souq"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Central_Souq" title="Sharjah Central Souq">Sharjah Central Souq</a>, or Gold Souq (<a href="/wiki/Arabic_language" class="mw-redirect" title="Arabic language">Arabic</a>: <span lang="ar" dir="rtl">سوق</span>, <small><a href="/wiki/Literal_translation" title="Literal translation">lit.</a> </small>'market'), stands as Sharjah premier shopping destination and comprises a gold souq, clothing souq, and antiques and jewellery shops. It stands out due to its design by British architects Michael Lyle & Partners under the guidance of Sharjah's ruler, H.H Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the building was completed in 1978. Its architecture evokes a grand-scale traditional bazaar. It is situated along the Khalid Lagoon and offers a stunning view of sunset, reflecting its beauty across the water.<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Central Souq which is also called the Blue Souq includes around 600 shops and each shop has the unique masterpiece design.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Mahatta_Fort">Mahatta Fort</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Mahatta Fort"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Mahatta_Fort" title="Mahatta Fort">Mahatta Fort</a>, now known as the Al Mahatta Museum, is a museum on the site of the first airport built in the region in 1932 by <a href="/wiki/Imperial_Airways" title="Imperial Airways">Imperial Airways</a>. The adjacent fort was constructed by then-Ruler of Sharjah <a href="/wiki/Sultan_bin_Saqr_Al_Qasimi" title="Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi">Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi</a> as a rest stop for travelling crew and for protection against any potential attacks.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The fort and airport were used extensively by the <a href="/wiki/Royal_Air_Force" title="Royal Air Force">Royal Air Force</a> during <a href="/wiki/World_War_II" title="World War II">World War II</a>, and after the war the fort became the headquarters of the <a href="/wiki/Trucial_Oman_Scouts" title="Trucial Oman Scouts">Trucial Oman Scouts</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_42-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The airport remained in use up to 1977, when <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Airport" title="Sharjah International Airport">Sharjah International Airport</a> opened. The runway strip was converted into a highway and the buildings were renovated into Al Mahatta Museum, which opened in 2000.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_42-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="The_Heart_of_Sharjah">The Heart of Sharjah</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: The Heart of Sharjah"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Heritage_Area,_UAE_(4323805737).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg/250px-Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg/330px-Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg/500px-Sharjah_Heritage_Area%2C_UAE_%284323805737%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592" /></a><figcaption>Sharjah Heritage District</figcaption></figure> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Heart_of_Sharjah" title="Heart of Sharjah">Heart of Sharjah</a> is an ongoing<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items" title="Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers"><span title="The date of the event predicted near this tag has passed. (July 2023)">needs update</span></a></i>]</sup> renovation and preservation project of the former old city center of Sharjah.<sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The project aims to develop the former old city center into an <a href="/wiki/Open-air_museum" title="Open-air museum">open-air museum</a> with various smaller museums, galleries and commercial centers. The project is home to a 5-star hotel and the traditional Souk Al Arsa, a covered souk with an array of items for sale, including antiques.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Al_Qasba_Canal">Al Qasba Canal</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Al Qasba Canal"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasba_Sharjah" title="Al Qasba Sharjah">Al Qasba Sharjah</a></div> <p>Al-Qasba Canal is a 1-kilometer-long canal that runs through the center of Sharjah. Located along its waterfront are several apartments, shops, and tourist attractions of the Al Qasba community.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The theatre in Qasba celebrates different types of cultural events every year. It became more crowded during the festival season.<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sharjah_Heritage_Museum">Sharjah Heritage Museum</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Sharjah Heritage Museum"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Sharjah Heritage Museum is situated near the <a href="/wiki/Bait_Al_Naboodah" title="Bait Al Naboodah">Bait Al Naboodah</a>, directly across from Souq Al Arsah. It is built around a shaded courtyard as a reconstruction of traditional family life. There are many rooms which have display of traditional furniture along with household items including children's costumes, toys, and jewellery. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sharjah_National_Park">Sharjah National Park</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Sharjah National Park"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_National_Park" title="Sharjah National Park">Sharjah National Park</a></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Sharjah_National_Park" title="Sharjah National Park">Sharjah National Park</a> spanning nearly 630,000 sq ft (59,000 m<sup>2</sup>) is the city's largest green space, offering a wide range of attractions ideal for families which is popular among both locals and tourists, it features amenities such as barbecue areas with picnic tables and grilling stations, a playground with swings and slides under sheltering canopies, and a duck pond. Moreover, visitors can explore cycling tracks and a miniature clay model of Sharjah's landmarks. There is a small mosque for prayers nearby<sup id="cite_ref-DubaiTravelator_02-2019_47-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-DubaiTravelator_02-2019-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sharjah_Aquarium">Sharjah Aquarium</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Sharjah Aquarium"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Since its opening in 2008 Sharjah's Aquarium which is located in Al Layyeh, has become an attraction to adults and children. Managed by the Sharjah Museums Authority, renowned for its educational initiatives, the aquarium features 20 tanks across two floors, housing diverse sea creatures in a sprawling 6,500 square meter space. The Sharjah Underwater Walk is a unique experience at the Sharjah Aquarium which allow visitors to explore marine life closely. Visitors can walk along the aquarium floor while submerged in water, surrounded by a variety of fish and other sea creatures.<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Ready to explore? Here is everything one should know about this captivating attraction.<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Al_Noor_Island">Al Noor Island</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Al Noor Island"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Al_Noor_Island" title="Al Noor Island">Al Noor Island</a></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1273380762/mw-parser-output/.tmulti">.mw-parser-output .tmulti .multiimageinner{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .trow{display:flex;flex-direction:row;clear:left;flex-wrap:wrap;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .tsingle{margin:1px;float:left}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .theader{clear:both;font-weight:bold;text-align:center;align-self:center;background-color:transparent;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .thumbcaption{background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .text-align-left{text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .text-align-right{text-align:right}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .text-align-center{text-align:center}@media all and (max-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .tmulti .thumbinner{width:100%!important;box-sizing:border-box;max-width:none!important;align-items:center}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .trow{justify-content:center}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .tsingle{float:none!important;max-width:100%!important;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .tsingle .thumbcaption{text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .tmulti .trow>.thumbcaption{text-align:center}}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .tmulti .multiimageinner span:not(.skin-invert-image):not(.skin-invert):not(.bg-transparent) img{background-color:white}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .tmulti .multiimageinner span:not(.skin-invert-image):not(.skin-invert):not(.bg-transparent) img{background-color:white}}</style><div class="thumb tmulti tright"><div class="thumbinner multiimageinner" style="width:204px;max-width:204px"><div class="trow"><div class="tsingle" style="width:202px;max-width:202px"><div class="thumbimage"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg/250px-DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg" decoding="async" width="200" height="296" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg/330px-DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg/500px-DJI_Noor_Island_from_Above_2.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2483" data-file-height="3669" /></a></span></div><div class="thumbcaption">Aerial view of <a href="/wiki/Al_Noor_Island" title="Al Noor Island">Al Noor Island</a></div></div></div><div class="trow"><div class="tsingle" style="width:202px;max-width:202px"><div class="thumbimage"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png/200px-View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png" decoding="async" width="200" height="200" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png/300px-View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png/400px-View_Of_Sharjah_Corniche.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></div><div class="thumbcaption">Inside Al Noor island with Sharjah skyline in the back</div></div></div></div></div> <p>Al Noor Island is located in the Khalid <a href="/wiki/Lagoon" title="Lagoon">Lagoon</a> covering an area of 45,470 m<sup>2</sup> (489,400 sq ft). It has been developed by Shurooq to be a state of art culture and a leisure destination that engages people with nature and inspires Sharjah's fast growing tourism sector.<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The island is accessible via a short boat ride from the mainland and also can reach through the pedestrian bridge that connects it to the mainland. It is designed to offer a serene escape from city life, boasting stunning lighting displays, art sculptures, and a tranquil Literature Pavilion such as the 'OVO' and 'Torus' displays. The island's is intended to convey a peaceful ambience consistent with being a family-friendly destination.<sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Maryam_Island">Maryam Island</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Maryam Island"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Maryam Island is a beachfront destination that oversees the Arabian sea. It is one of the largest projects in the emirate with an investment of 2.4 billion Dirhams (US$650M).<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>52<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Waterside development is planned to spread across 460,000 m<sup>2</sup> (5,000,000 sq ft), with a built-up area of 310,000 m<sup>2</sup> (3,300,000 sq ft).<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>53<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>54<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Maryam Island development will feature 38 residential buildings with over 35,000 units. This community will offer residents many facilities which includes a 900-metre waterfront promenade, fitness clubs, swimming pools for kids and adults, an indoor garden, 4,000 square metre Maryam Park, jogging tracks, basketball courts, and a playground for children.<sup id="cite_ref-55" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-55"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>55<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Wildlife_Centers">Wildlife Centers</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Wildlife Centers"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Arabian Wildlife Center opened in 1999 and was home to more than 100 species of animals. Situated at a convenient location, this center was quite close to the Sharjah International Airport. The Sharjah Wildlife Centre has introduced a pair of rare long-eared hedgehogs which is one of the fascinating species at the centre. These hedgehogs are known for their distinctive long ears, which help them detect predators and navigate their environment.<sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>56<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Despite the hot and dry conditions in most of <a href="/wiki/Arabia" class="mw-redirect" title="Arabia">Arabia</a>, there were a number of <a href="/wiki/Mammal" title="Mammal">mammal</a> species who adapted to these conditions.<sup id="cite_ref-57" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Breeding Centre for Endangered Wildlife, a sister facility,<sup id="cite_ref-BCFEW2001_58-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BCFEW2001-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> was a member of the <a href="/wiki/European_Association_of_Zoos_and_Aquaria" title="European Association of Zoos and Aquaria">EAZA</a>, like <a href="/wiki/Al_Ain_Zoo" title="Al Ain Zoo">Al Ain Zoo</a> in the <a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Abu_Dhabi" title="Emirate of Abu Dhabi">Emirate of Abu Dhabi</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-EAZA_Members_59-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-EAZA_Members-59"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>59<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> but is now closed to the public.<sup id="cite_ref-BCEAW_60-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BCEAW-60"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>60<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The fauna, including the <a href="/wiki/Arabian_leopard" title="Arabian leopard">Arabian leopard</a>, which are found in the <a href="/wiki/Hajar_Mountains" title="Hajar Mountains">mountains</a> in the eastern part of the country,<sup id="cite_ref-BCFEW2001_58-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BCFEW2001-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> were transferred to <a href="/wiki/Al_Hefaiyah_Conservation_Centre" title="Al Hefaiyah Conservation Centre">Al Hefaiyah Conservation Centre</a> in the eastern area of <a href="/wiki/Kalba" title="Kalba">Kalba</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-SharjahUpdate_03-2016_61-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SharjahUpdate_03-2016-61"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>61<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2001, The center assisted <a href="/wiki/Yemen" title="Yemen">Yemeni</a> zoos in <a href="/wiki/Sana%27a_Zoo" class="mw-redirect" title="Sana'a Zoo">Sana'a</a> and <a href="/wiki/Ta%27izz_Zoo" class="mw-redirect" title="Ta'izz Zoo">Ta'izz</a> with the management of their animals.<sup id="cite_ref-BCFEW2001_58-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BCFEW2001-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Al_Majaz_Waterfront">Al Majaz Waterfront</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Al Majaz Waterfront"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Al Majaz Waterfront is a leisure area, a waterfront landmark of Sharjah Featuring an audio-video dancing fountain, miniature golf and a number of restaurants. At a distance of 1 km from Blue Souk, 18 km from Sharjah International Airport and 14 km from Dubai International Airport.<sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>62<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2023 a redevelopment project was done involving a complete overhaul of the park, including the installation of a new irrigation system, construction of new walking paths, children's play areas, and a parking plot valued around 5.5 million AED which took 6 months to complete.<sup id="cite_ref-63" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-63"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This is the main attractions for family and friends in Sharjah where many activities like waterside destination which includes mini golf, a splash park, a mini-train and many more attractions are available for kids.<sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>64<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Rain_Room">Rain Room</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Rain Room"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Rain_Room" title="Rain Room">Rain Room</a></div> <p>Rain Room, an experiential artwork created by Hannes Koch and Florian Ortkrass of Random International in 2012, was permanently installed for the first time in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, in 2018. This artwork allows people to visit the installation and walk through a rain downpour without getting wet, as their movement in dark spaces is detected by motion sensors. The <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Art_Foundation" title="Sharjah Art Foundation">Sharjah Art Foundation</a> constructed a purpose-built visitor center located in the city's residential area of Al Majarrah to house the permanent installation of <i>Rain Room</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>65<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>66<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Sharjah Rain Room recycles about 1,200 liters of rainwater during each visit.<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>67<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="The_Flying_Saucer">The Flying Saucer</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: The Flying Saucer"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/The_Flying_Saucer,_Sharjah" title="The Flying Saucer, Sharjah">The Flying Saucer, Sharjah</a></div> <p>Reconstructed in 2015 and launched as a redeveloped arts and community center in 2020, <a href="/wiki/The_Flying_Saucer,_Sharjah" title="The Flying Saucer, Sharjah">The Flying Saucer, Sharjah</a> is a <a href="/wiki/Brutalist_architecture" title="Brutalist architecture">brutalist</a> building dating back to the 1970s. It was re-opened after a two-year renovation project by the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF).<sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>68<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Flying Saucer building looks like a circular with a dome-like structure on top and its roof is wide, disc-shaped with a smooth and clean finish which is supported by several V shaped columns.<sup id="cite_ref-69" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-69"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sharjah Light Festival is held every year since 2010 in various landmarks around Sharjah. It is a display of lights using projectors and lasers on buildings. Usually, the shows have a small storyline or a theme.<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>70<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-71" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-71"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>71<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Places_of_worship">Places of worship</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=24" title="Edit section: Places of worship"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Sharjah's largest mosque, the "<a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Mosque" title="Sharjah Mosque">Sharjah Mosque</a>"<sup id="cite_ref-Al-Bayan_11-05-2019_72-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Al-Bayan_11-05-2019-72"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>72<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Al-Ittihad_11-05-2019_73-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Al-Ittihad_11-05-2019-73"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>73<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> was inaugurated in May 2019. Located in the area of Tay, at the junction of the <a href="/wiki/E_611_road_(United_Arab_Emirates)" title="E 611 road (United Arab Emirates)">Emirates Road</a> and the road to <a href="/wiki/Mleiha" title="Mleiha">Mleiha</a>. It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers, with an interior capacity of over 5,000 people.<sup id="cite_ref-Gulf_News_11-05-2019_74-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gulf_News_11-05-2019-74"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>74<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Two coins, one gold and one silver, each inscribed with a <a href="/wiki/Ayat" class="mw-redirect" title="Ayat">verse</a> from the <a href="/wiki/Quran" title="Quran">Quran</a>, were issued by the <a href="/wiki/Central_Bank_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates" title="Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates">Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates</a>, and designed by the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Islamic_Bank" title="Sharjah Islamic Bank">Sharjah Islamic Bank</a>, to commemorate the occasion.<sup id="cite_ref-GulfNews_10-05-2019_Coins_75-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GulfNews_10-05-2019_Coins-75"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>75<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Earlier, the <a href="/wiki/King_Faisal_Mosque,_Sharjah" title="King Faisal Mosque, Sharjah">King Faisal Mosque</a>, named after King <a href="/wiki/Faisal_of_Saudi_Arabia" title="Faisal of Saudi Arabia">Faisal of Saudi Arabia</a>, had been the largest in the Emirate<sup id="cite_ref-KhaleejTimes_07-2015_76-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-KhaleejTimes_07-2015-76"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>76<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and country,<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2023)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> with an area of 10,000–12,000 m<sup>2</sup> (110,000–130,000 sq ft).<sup id="cite_ref-TheNational_07-2011_77-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TheNational_07-2011-77"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>77<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GulfNews_11-2017_78-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GulfNews_11-2017-78"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>78<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 1997, a <a href="/wiki/Syriac_Orthodox_Church" title="Syriac Orthodox Church">Syriac Orthodox</a> church, St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Soonoro Patriarchal Cathedral, was consecrated to accommodate a growing population of Syriac Christians, many of whom are migrant workers from <a href="/wiki/Kerala" title="Kerala">Kerala</a> and southern India.<sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>79<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul 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title="Al-Noor Mosque"><img alt="Al-Noor Mosque" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/07/Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg/330px-Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/07/Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg/500px-Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/07/Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg/960px-Shrrjsh_Mosque_-_panoramio.jpg 2x" data-file-width="5184" data-file-height="3456" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Al_Noor_Mosque_(Sharjah)" title="Al Noor Mosque (Sharjah)">Al-Noor Mosque</a></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 182px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church"><img alt="Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG/330px-Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG/500px-Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG/960px-Saint_Gregory_the_Illuminator_Armenian_Apostolic_church_in_Sharjah.JPG 2x" data-file-width="5184" data-file-height="3456" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 116.66666666667px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 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mw-heading3"><h3 id="Al_Rahmaniyah_Parks">Al Rahmaniyah Parks</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=25" title="Edit section: Al Rahmaniyah Parks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In March 2021, the Sharjah Investment and Development authorities opened two parks in Al Rahmaniyah, <a href="/wiki/Kshisha_Park" title="Kshisha Park">Kshisha</a> and Shaghrafa, built in a total area of 147,700 m<sup>2</sup> (1,590,000 sq ft). It included a female-only park, along with entertainment, social, sports and educational facilities.<sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>80<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It also includes an artificial pond where visitors can feed the duck. Barbecues are prohibited on the site of the park, so visitors can bring their own food into the park.<sup id="cite_ref-81" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-81"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>81<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="House_of_Wisdom">House of Wisdom</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=26" title="Edit section: House of Wisdom"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In December 2020, Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi inaugurated a library inspired by the original <a href="/wiki/House_of_Wisdom" title="House of Wisdom">House of Wisdom</a> in <a href="/wiki/Baghdad" title="Baghdad">Baghdad</a>. The building was designed by <a href="/wiki/Foster_and_Partners" title="Foster and Partners">Foster and Partners</a>, extending over 12,000 m<sup>2</sup> (130,000 sq ft).<sup id="cite_ref-82" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-82"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>82<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On the grounds of the library is a large art piece entitled "The Scroll", a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Arabic scrolls, made by <a href="/wiki/Gerry_Judah" title="Gerry Judah">Gerry Judah</a>. It was made to celebrate the <a href="/wiki/Emirate_of_Sharjah" title="Emirate of Sharjah">Emirate of Sharjah</a> being named the <a href="/wiki/UNESCO" title="UNESCO">UNESCO</a> World Book Capital for 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-83" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-83"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>83<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Climate">Climate</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=27" title="Edit section: Climate"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Sharjah has a hot <a href="/wiki/Desert_climate" title="Desert climate">desert climate</a> (<a href="/wiki/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification" title="Köppen climate classification">Köppen climate classification</a> <i>BWh</i>), with warm winters and extremely hot summers. The average daytime temperature during the summer ranges between 38 °C (100 °F) to 42 °C (108 °F), and on some days the temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F) mainly during the hottest months of July and August. During winter, the average daytime temperature rarely exceeds 30 °C (86 °F). Rainfall is generally light and erratic, and occurs generally from November to July. February and March account for nearly two-third of the year's rainfall.<sup id="cite_ref-84" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-84"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>84<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div> <table class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="width:auto; text-align:center; line-height:1.2em;"> <tbody><tr> <th colspan="14">Climate data for Sharjah (<a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Airport" title="Sharjah International Airport">Sharjah International Airport</a>) 1991-2020 </th></tr> <tr> <th scope="row">Month </th> <th scope="col">Jan </th> <th scope="col">Feb </th> <th scope="col">Mar </th> <th scope="col">Apr </th> <th scope="col">May </th> <th scope="col">Jun </th> <th scope="col">Jul </th> <th scope="col">Aug </th> <th scope="col">Sep </th> <th scope="col">Oct </th> <th scope="col">Nov </th> <th scope="col">Dec </th> <th scope="col" style="border-left-width:medium">Year </th></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Record high °C (°F) </th> <td style="background: #FF3E00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">32.5<br />(90.5) </td> <td style="background: #FF1300; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">38.7<br />(101.7) </td> <td style="background: #F10000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">42.5<br />(108.5) </td> <td style="background: #D40000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">44.6<br />(112.3) </td> <td style="background: #B40000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">46.9<br />(116.4) </td> <td style="background: #9E0000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">48.5<br />(119.3) </td> <td style="background: #930000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">49.3<br />(120.7) </td> <td style="background: #9E0000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">48.5<br />(119.3) </td> <td style="background: #A90000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">47.7<br />(117.9) </td> <td style="background: #EA0000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">43.0<br />(109.4) </td> <td style="background: #FF1A00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">37.7<br />(99.9) </td> <td style="background: #FF3400; color:#000000;" class="notheme">33.9<br />(93.0) </td> <td style="background: #930000; color:#FFFFFF; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">49.3<br />(120.7) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Mean daily maximum °C (°F) </th> <td style="background: #FF7300; color:#000000;" class="notheme">24.8<br />(76.6) </td> <td style="background: #FF6700; color:#000000;" class="notheme">26.5<br />(79.7) </td> <td style="background: #FF5200; color:#000000;" class="notheme">29.6<br />(85.3) </td> <td style="background: #FF2D00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">34.9<br />(94.8) </td> <td style="background: #FF0C00; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">39.7<br />(103.5) </td> <td style="background: #F90000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">41.9<br />(107.4) </td> <td style="background: #EB0000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">42.9<br />(109.2) </td> <td style="background: #EB0000; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">42.9<br />(109.2) </td> <td style="background: #FF0500; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">40.7<br />(105.3) </td> <td style="background: #FF1F00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">36.9<br />(98.4) </td> <td style="background: #FF4500; color:#000000;" class="notheme">31.4<br />(88.5) </td> <td style="background: #FF6400; color:#000000;" class="notheme">26.9<br />(80.4) </td> <td style="background: #FF2D00; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">34.9<br />(94.9) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Daily mean °C (°F) </th> <td style="background: #FF9E3E; color:#000000;" class="notheme">18.5<br />(65.3) </td> <td style="background: #FF942A; color:#000000;" class="notheme">19.9<br />(67.8) </td> <td style="background: #FF8104; color:#000000;" class="notheme">22.7<br />(72.9) </td> <td style="background: #FF6300; color:#000000;" class="notheme">27.1<br />(80.8) </td> <td style="background: #FF4500; color:#000000;" class="notheme">31.4<br />(88.5) </td> <td style="background: #FF3500; color:#000000;" class="notheme">33.7<br />(92.7) </td> <td style="background: #FF2900; color:#000000;" class="notheme">35.5<br />(95.9) </td> <td style="background: #FF2A00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">35.3<br />(95.5) </td> <td style="background: #FF3D00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">32.6<br />(90.7) </td> <td style="background: #FF5600; color:#000000;" class="notheme">29.0<br />(84.2) </td> <td style="background: #FF7500; color:#000000;" class="notheme">24.4<br />(75.9) </td> <td style="background: #FF9022; color:#000000;" class="notheme">20.5<br />(68.9) </td> <td style="background: #FF5F00; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">27.6<br />(81.6) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Mean daily minimum °C (°F) </th> <td style="background: #FFC58C; color:#000000;" class="notheme">12.8<br />(55.0) </td> <td style="background: #FFBE7E; color:#000000;" class="notheme">13.8<br />(56.8) </td> <td style="background: #FFAD5C; color:#000000;" class="notheme">16.3<br />(61.3) </td> <td style="background: #FF962D; color:#000000;" class="notheme">19.7<br />(67.5) </td> <td style="background: #FF7A00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">23.7<br />(74.7) </td> <td style="background: #FF6700; color:#000000;" class="notheme">26.5<br />(79.7) </td> <td style="background: #FF5400; color:#000000;" class="notheme">29.2<br />(84.6) </td> <td style="background: #FF5600; color:#000000;" class="notheme">28.9<br />(84.0) </td> <td style="background: #FF6B00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">25.9<br />(78.6) </td> <td style="background: #FF850B; color:#000000;" class="notheme">22.2<br />(72.0) </td> <td style="background: #FFA143; color:#000000;" class="notheme">18.1<br />(64.6) </td> <td style="background: #FFBA75; color:#000000;" class="notheme">14.5<br />(58.1) </td> <td style="background: #FF8D1B; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">21.0<br />(69.7) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Record low °C (°F) </th> <td style="background: #F9F9FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">3.4<br />(38.1) </td> <td style="background: #F4F4FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.5<br />(36.5) </td> <td style="background: #FFF6ED; color:#000000;" class="notheme">5.8<br />(42.4) </td> <td style="background: #FFD2A6; color:#000000;" class="notheme">10.9<br />(51.6) </td> <td style="background: #FFC489; color:#000000;" class="notheme">13.0<br />(55.4) </td> <td style="background: #FFA347; color:#000000;" class="notheme">17.8<br />(64.0) </td> <td style="background: #FF8811; color:#000000;" class="notheme">21.7<br />(71.1) </td> <td style="background: #FF850B; color:#000000;" class="notheme">22.2<br />(72.0) </td> <td style="background: #FF9F3F; color:#000000;" class="notheme">18.4<br />(65.1) </td> <td style="background: #FFC993; color:#000000;" class="notheme">12.3<br />(54.1) </td> <td style="background: #FFE6CD; color:#000000;" class="notheme">8.1<br />(46.6) </td> <td style="background: #FFFCF9; color:#000000;" class="notheme">4.9<br />(40.8) </td> <td style="background: #F4F4FF; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">2.5<br />(36.5) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Average <a href="/wiki/Precipitation" title="Precipitation">precipitation</a> mm (inches) </th> <td style="background: #DDFFDD; color:#000000;" class="notheme">22.4<br />(0.88) </td> <td style="background: #EBFFEB; color:#000000;" class="notheme">12.2<br />(0.48) </td> <td style="background: #DCFFDC; color:#000000;" class="notheme">23.2<br />(0.91) </td> <td style="background: #F7FFF7; color:#000000;" class="notheme">4.8<br />(0.19) </td> <td style="background: #FEFFFE; color:#000000;" class="notheme">0.1<br />(0.00) </td> <td style="background: #FEFFFE; color:#000000;" class="notheme">0.5<br />(0.02) </td> <td style="background: #FAFFFA; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.9<br />(0.11) </td> <td style="background: #FEFFFE; color:#000000;" class="notheme">0.022<br />(0.00) </td> <td style="background: #FEFFFE; color:#000000;" class="notheme">0.3<br />(0.01) </td> <td style="background: #FBFFFB; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.1<br />(0.08) </td> <td style="background: #F4FFF4; color:#000000;" class="notheme">6.9<br />(0.27) </td> <td style="background: #E3FFE3; color:#000000;" class="notheme">18.2<br />(0.72) </td> <td style="background: #F3FFF3; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">93.7<br />(3.69) </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Average precipitation days <span style="font-size:90%;" class="nowrap">(≥ 1.0 mm)</span> </th> <td style="background: #DBDBFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.9 </td> <td style="background: #DBDBFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.6 </td> <td style="background: #D2D2FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">3.6 </td> <td style="background: #EAEAFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.6 </td> <td style="background: #ECECFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.5 </td> <td style="background: #F2F2FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.0 </td> <td style="background: #EAEAFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.7 </td> <td style="background: #FFFFFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">0.0 </td> <td style="background: #E5E5FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.0 </td> <td style="background: #F2F2FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.0 </td> <td style="background: #E6E6FF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">1.9 </td> <td style="background: #DCDCFF; color:#000000;" class="notheme">2.8 </td> <td style="background: #E7E7FF; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">22.6 </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Average <a href="/wiki/Relative_humidity" class="mw-redirect" title="Relative humidity">relative humidity</a> (%) </th> <td style="background: #0000F6; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">69 </td> <td style="background: #0000FD; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">67 </td> <td style="background: #0E0EFF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">63 </td> <td style="background: #3434FF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">53 </td> <td style="background: #4B4BFF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">47 </td> <td style="background: #3838FF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">52 </td> <td style="background: #3434FF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">53 </td> <td style="background: #3434FF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">53 </td> <td style="background: #1D1DFF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">59 </td> <td style="background: #1111FF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">62 </td> <td style="background: #0A0AFF; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">64 </td> <td style="background: #0000F6; color:#FFFFFF;" class="notheme">69 </td> <td style="background: #1B1BFF; color:#FFFFFF; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">59.4 </td></tr> <tr style="text-align: center;"> <th scope="row" style="height: 16px;">Mean monthly <a href="/wiki/Sunshine_duration" title="Sunshine duration">sunshine hours</a> </th> <td style="background: #DFDF00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">235.1 </td> <td style="background: #E3E300; color:#000000;" class="notheme">230.7 </td> <td style="background: #E6E600; color:#000000;" class="notheme">265.4 </td> <td style="background: #EFEF0E; color:#000000;" class="notheme">296.3 </td> <td style="background: #F6F61D; color:#000000;" class="notheme">333.1 </td> <td style="background: #F2F215; color:#000000;" class="notheme">307.3 </td> <td style="background: #F2F215; color:#000000;" class="notheme">319.0 </td> <td style="background: #EFEF0C; color:#000000;" class="notheme">302.6 </td> <td style="background: #ECEC05; color:#000000;" class="notheme">279.8 </td> <td style="background: #EBEB04; color:#000000;" class="notheme">286.5 </td> <td style="background: #E5E500; color:#000000;" class="notheme">251.8 </td> <td style="background: #DEDE00; color:#000000;" class="notheme">229.5 </td> <td style="background: #EAEA02; color:#000000; border-left-width:medium" class="notheme">3,337.1 </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="14" style="text-align:center;font-size:95%;">Source 1: NOAA (humidity 1981–2010)<sup id="cite_ref-WMO_85-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-WMO-85"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-86" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="14" style="text-align:center;font-size:95%;">Source 2: National Center of Meteorology Climate Yearly Report 2003-2019<sup id="cite_ref-NCM.AE_87-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NCM.AE-87"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr></tbody></table> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Transport">Transport</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=28" title="Edit section: Transport"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_-_International_(SHJ_-_OMSJ)_AN0609523.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg/220px-Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="155" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg/330px-Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg/440px-Sharjah_-_International_%28SHJ_-_OMSJ%29_AN0609523.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="1059" /></a><figcaption>Sharjah Airport</figcaption></figure> <p>Development of transportation services in Sharjah is a critical long-term task. Planned by the SPTC since 2008, the Sharjah Metro<sup id="cite_ref-88" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-88"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>88<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-89" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-89"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>89<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> will be the third metro system in the UAE after the <a href="/wiki/Dubai_Metro" title="Dubai Metro">Dubai Metro</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Metro" title="Abu Dhabi Metro">Abu Dhabi Metro</a>. The Sharjah Tram has been planned since 2015,<sup id="cite_ref-90" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-90"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>90<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and will be the second tram system in the country after the <a href="/wiki/Dubai_Tram" title="Dubai Tram">Dubai Tram</a>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Air">Air</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=29" title="Edit section: Air"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Airport" title="Sharjah International Airport">Sharjah International Airport</a> is the third-largest Middle East <a href="/wiki/Cargo_airline" title="Cargo airline">airfreight</a> hub in cargo tonnage, according to official 2015 statistics from <a href="/wiki/Airports_Council_International" title="Airports Council International">Airports Council International</a>.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2023)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> Sharjah International Airport is the <a href="/wiki/Airline_hub" title="Airline hub">home base</a> of <a href="/wiki/Air_Arabia" title="Air Arabia">Air Arabia</a>, a <a href="/wiki/Low-cost_carrier" title="Low-cost carrier">low-cost carrier</a>. </p><p>The first international flight in Sharjah landed on 5 October 1932 in the <a href="/wiki/Mahatta_Fort" title="Mahatta Fort">Mahatta Fort</a> airstrip as part of a refueling stop on <a href="/wiki/Imperial_Airways" title="Imperial Airways">Imperial Airways</a>'s India–Britain route. The former airport hosted a cinema, hotel, and a restaurant, and would eventually become a <a href="/wiki/Royal_Air_Force" title="Royal Air Force">Royal Air Force</a> military base until the UAE's independence in 1971. Mahatta Fort was the main international airport for the city until 1976, when traffic moved to <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Airport" title="Sharjah International Airport">Sharjah International Airport</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-91" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-91"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>91<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Road">Road</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=30" title="Edit section: Road"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are two major series of highways in Sharjah, which are "E" and "S". E represents roads connecting other emirates, and S for roads within the emirate. </p><p>The major roads in Sharjah include: </p> <ul><li>E 88: Al Dhaid Road, connecting to the <a href="/wiki/Fujairah" title="Fujairah">Emirate of Fujairah</a>.</li> <li>E 102: Sharjah–Kalbah Road, connecting to Fujairah and <a href="/wiki/Kalba" title="Kalba">Kalba</a>.</li> <li><a href="/wiki/E_311_road_(United_Arab_Emirates)" title="E 311 road (United Arab Emirates)">E 311</a>: Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, connecting to Dubai, <a href="/wiki/Ajman" title="Ajman">Ajman</a> and <a href="/wiki/Ras_al-Khaimah" class="mw-redirect" title="Ras al-Khaimah">Ras al-Khaimah</a>.</li> <li><a href="/wiki/E_11_road_(United_Arab_Emirates)" title="E 11 road (United Arab Emirates)">E 11</a>: Al Ittihad Road, connecting to Dubai.</li> <li><a href="/wiki/E_611_road_(United_Arab_Emirates)" title="E 611 road (United Arab Emirates)">E 611</a>: Emirates Road, connecting to Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al-Khaimah</li> <li>S 112: Maliha Road/King Faisal Street.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2023)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Taxi">Taxi</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=31" title="Edit section: Taxi"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Cab_.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sharjah_Cab_.jpg/250px-Sharjah_Cab_.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="293" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sharjah_Cab_.jpg/330px-Sharjah_Cab_.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Sharjah_Cab_.jpg/500px-Sharjah_Cab_.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3120" data-file-height="4160" /></a><figcaption>Emirates Cab</figcaption></figure> <p>The Sharjah Public Transportation Corporation organizes and supervises the operations of taxis in Sharjah Emirate. Sharjah taxi service is provided through franchise companies. They are the major taxi operators in the emirates. If one goes from one emirate to another, taxi drivers will charge 20 dirhams as rent. They cover all parts of the Emirate and cities, including shopping centers, residential areas and airport. </p> <ul><li>Sharjah Taxi: Sharjah City and Eastern Regions.</li> <li>Emirates Cab: Sharjah City.</li> <li>City Taxi: Sharjah City and Eastern Regions.</li> <li>Union Taxi: Sharjah City.</li> <li>Advantage Taxi: Sharjah City and Central Regions.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_92-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-92"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>92<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <p>The Sharjah Transport Corporation also provides shared transportation with the purpose of serving certain routes in Sharjah on a fixed rate for each route without using the meter. Sharjah Sharing Taxi routes are carefully selected to support people with low income covering areas with frequent needs for quick transfer within the same location, to ease the traffic situation in Sharjah.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_92-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-92"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>92<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Intercity_transport">Intercity transport</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=32" title="Edit section: Intercity transport"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Roads_and_Transport_Authority_(Sharjah)" class="mw-redirect" title="Roads and Transport Authority (Sharjah)">SRTA</a> operates passenger bus services nationwide, between Sharjah City (<a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Al_Jubail_Bus_station" class="mw-redirect" title="Sharjah Al Jubail Bus station">Sharjah Al Jubail Bus station</a>), <a href="/wiki/Ras_Al_Khaimah" title="Ras Al Khaimah">Ras Al Khaimah</a>, Khor Fakkan, Kalba, <a href="/wiki/Fujairah" title="Fujairah">Fujairah</a>, Masafi, <a href="/wiki/Ajman" title="Ajman">Ajman</a>, <a href="/wiki/Umm_Al_Quwain" title="Umm Al Quwain">Umm Al Quwain</a>, Hamriyah Free Zone, Dhaid, <a href="/wiki/Al_Madam" title="Al Madam">Al Madam</a>, Dibba Al Hisn, <a href="/wiki/Abu_Dhabi" title="Abu Dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a>, <a href="/wiki/Al_Ain" title="Al Ain">Al Ain</a> and <a href="/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a>.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2023)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Utility_services">Utility services</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=33" title="Edit section: Utility services"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Utility services in the emirate are provided by the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Electricity_and_Water_Authority" title="Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority">Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority</a>, which provides electricity, water and LPG connections to about 2 million consumers. They have over 4,000 employees serving areas as far as Dhaid, Kalba and Khorfakkan. Telephone services in the emirate, both fixed lines and mobile services, are provided by the government-owned <a href="/wiki/Etisalat_by_e%26" class="mw-redirect" title="Etisalat by e&">Etisalat</a> and <a href="/wiki/Du_(company)" title="Du (company)">du communication</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-93" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-93"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>93<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-94" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-94"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>94<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Culture">Culture</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=34" title="Edit section: Culture"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg/220px-Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="101" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg/330px-Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg/440px-Barjeel_art_foundation_Century_in_Flux_1.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1024" data-file-height="472" /></a><figcaption>Modern Art exhibition by <a href="/wiki/Barjeel_Art_Foundation" title="Barjeel Art Foundation">Barjeel Art Foundation</a> at the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Art_Museum" title="Sharjah Art Museum">Sharjah Art Museum</a></figcaption></figure> <p>UAE culture mainly revolves around the religion of <a href="/wiki/Islam" title="Islam">Islam</a> and traditional <a href="/wiki/Arab_culture" title="Arab culture">Arab culture</a>. The influence of Islamic and Arabic culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent. Five times a day, Muslims are called to prayer from the <a href="/wiki/Minaret" title="Minaret">minarets</a> of mosques, which are spread across the country. Since 2006, the weekend has been Friday and Saturday, as a compromise between Friday's holiness to Muslims and the Western weekend of Saturday and Sunday.<sup id="cite_ref-95" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-95"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>95<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Ruler of Sharjah ordered the establishment of several cultural institutions. </p><p>Sharjah was designated the 2019 <a href="/wiki/World_Book_Capital" title="World Book Capital">World Book Capital</a> by <a href="/wiki/UNESCO" title="UNESCO">UNESCO</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-96" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-96"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>96<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A cultural heritage project, <a href="/wiki/Heart_of_Sharjah" title="Heart of Sharjah">Heart of Sharjah</a>, has been undertaken to preserve and restore the old town of Sharjah and return it to its 1950s glory. A five-phase project intended for completion in 2025, the project is being undertaken by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, together with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, the Sharjah Museums Department, and the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Art_Foundation" title="Sharjah Art Foundation">Sharjah Art Foundation</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-97" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-97"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>97<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Book_Fair" title="Sharjah International Book Fair">Sharjah International Book Fair</a> is a cultural event held every year in Sharjah. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Economy">Economy</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=35" title="Edit section: Economy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:The_Souk_al-Markazi_(Central_Market).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg/250px-The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="250" height="149" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg/375px-The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg/500px-The_Souk_al-Markazi_%28Central_Market%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2752" data-file-height="1639" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Central_Souq" title="Sharjah Central Souq">Sharjah Central Souq</a> at night</figcaption></figure> <p>Sharjah is the headquarters of <a href="/wiki/Air_Arabia" title="Air Arabia">Air Arabia</a>, the first low-cost airline in the Middle East, which operates to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Its headquarters are located in the Sharjah Freight Center, on the property of the <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_International_Airport" title="Sharjah International Airport">Sharjah International Airport</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Cargoterm_98-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Cargoterm-98"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>98<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-HQ_99-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-HQ-99"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>99<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sharjah Airport International <a href="/wiki/Free_Zone_(region)" title="Free Zone (region)">Free Zone</a>, popularly known as "SAIF Zone", is one of the prominent free-trade zones in the UAE. More than 6000 companies operate from SAIF Zone. The cost of setting up business in Sharjah is less than in any other emirates of the UAE, and the focus of industrialization (<a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Industrial_area" title="Sharjah Industrial area">Sharjah Industrial area</a>) has in recent years turned Sharjah into a commercial center.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (July 2023)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> Thanks to its 100% foreign ownership and exemption from income and corporate taxes, SAIF Zone has attracted investors from more than 90 countries.<sup id="cite_ref-100" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-100"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>100<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This led to a business friendly atmosphere leading to a 6.5 percent surge, reaching approximately AED 145.2 billion in 2023, compared to 136.4 billion in 2022, which marked a 4.9 percent growth from 2021.<sup id="cite_ref-101" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-101"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>101<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Demographics">Demographics</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=36" title="Edit section: Demographics"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>According to the 2022 census, the total population of the emirate was 1.8 million, with 1.6 million of them residing in the city of Sharjah. Of the 1.8 million total population of the emirate, 208,000 were Emirati citizens, and the remainder were expatriates.<sup id="cite_ref-sharjah-census-2022_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sharjah-census-2022-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Like the rest of the UAE, Arabic is the official and national language of the emirate and is used in all official capacities. However, all traffic signs, information posts, and government press releases are also written in English.<sup id="cite_ref-102" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-102"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>102<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> South Asian languages such as Tamil, Hindi, Odia, Urdu, Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali etc are spoken widely by the residents of emirate. Russian is also used by the Russian and Central Asian community. Islam is the predominant religion in the emirate. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Education">Education</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=37" title="Edit section: Education"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are several public and private schools in addition to universities in Sharjah, including the <a href="/wiki/University_of_Sharjah" title="University of Sharjah">University of Sharjah</a>, <a href="/wiki/American_University_of_Sharjah" title="American University of Sharjah">American University of Sharjah</a>, <a href="/wiki/Skyline_College_Sharjah" class="mw-redirect" title="Skyline College Sharjah">Skyline College Sharjah</a>, <a href="/wiki/Al_Qasimia_University" title="Al Qasimia University">Al Qasimia University</a>, Westford School of Management, <a href="/wiki/Exeed_School_of_Business_and_Finance" class="mw-redirect" title="Exeed School of Business and Finance">Exeed School of Business and Finance</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Men%27s_College" class="mw-redirect" title="Sharjah Men's College">Sharjah Men's College</a> and <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Women%27s_College" class="mw-redirect" title="Sharjah Women's College">Sharjah Women's College</a>. Few of these universities are located in an area called the University City. Private schools in the city include the International School of Creative Science, Wesgreen International School, Westminster School, Victoria English School, <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Indian_School" title="Sharjah Indian School">Sharjah Indian School</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_English_School" title="Sharjah English School">Sharjah English School</a>, Delta English School, Emirates National School, American Community School Sharjah, Indian School Sharjah, the <a href="/wiki/International_School_of_Choueifat,_Sharjah" title="International School of Choueifat, Sharjah">International School of Choueifat, Sharjah</a>, Sharjah High School, DPS Delhi Private School, Gulf Asian English School, Our Own English High School and the American School of Creative Science. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Human_Rights">Human Rights</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=38" title="Edit section: Human Rights"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="LGBTQ_rights">LGBTQ rights</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=39" title="Edit section: LGBTQ rights"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In addition to the UAE federal laws which criminalize homosexuality, the penal code in Sharjah actively discriminates against LGBTQ individuals. For example, Article 176 of the Sharjah Penal Code (1970) punishes "unnatural crimes (Sodomy)"—defined as "sexual intercourse with another person in contravention of the laws of nature" or "allowing a male to have intercourse with them in contravention of the laws of nature"—with imprisonment up to 10 years. Article 181 establishes that "sexual intercourse" is deemed to have occurred once the sexual organ has entered in the slightest degree, regardless of whether that entry is accompanied by secretion of semen.<sup id="cite_ref-103" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-103"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>103<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> See also <a href="/wiki/LGBT_people_and_Islam" class="mw-redirect" title="LGBT people and Islam">LGBT people and Islam</a> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Healthcare">Healthcare</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=40" title="Edit section: Healthcare"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/Al_Zahra_Hospital" title="Al Zahra Hospital">Al Zahra Hospital</a></div> <p>Healthcare in Sharjah can be divided into two different sectors, Public and Private. Public hospitals in the emirates are administered by the government of Sharjah through the Ministry of Health. The emirate also has 9 public medical centers to provide primary health care services. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Sports">Sports</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=41" title="Edit section: Sports"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:SharjahCricket.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/SharjahCricket.JPG/250px-SharjahCricket.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="126" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/SharjahCricket.JPG/330px-SharjahCricket.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/SharjahCricket.JPG/500px-SharjahCricket.JPG 2x" data-file-width="1795" data-file-height="1024" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/One_Day_International" title="One Day International">One Day International</a> at Sharjah in 1998 (Australia v India)</figcaption></figure> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_Cricket_Stadium" title="Sharjah Cricket Stadium">Sharjah Cricket Stadium</a> has hosted almost 238 <a href="/wiki/One_Day_International" title="One Day International">One Day International</a> cricket matches, which is more than any other ground, and 4 <a href="/wiki/Test_cricket" title="Test cricket">test</a> matches.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items" title="Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers"><span title="The date of the event predicted near this tag has passed. (July 2023)">needs update</span></a></i>]</sup> <a href="/wiki/Sharjah_FC" title="Sharjah FC">Sharjah FC</a> plays in the UAE Pro League. Sharjah also has a chess club.<sup id="cite_ref-104" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-104"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>104<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Sharjah Cricket Stadium was one of the three stadiums to hold 2020 IPL matches. </p><p>Sharjah hosts the final round of the <a href="/wiki/Union_Internationale_Motonautique" title="Union Internationale Motonautique">Union Internationale Motonautique</a> <a href="/wiki/Formula_1_Powerboat_World_Championship" title="Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship">Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship</a> every year in December.<sup id="cite_ref-105" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-105"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>105<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> They also have a circuit powerboat team, Sharjah Team. Rusty Wyatt and Filip Roms drive for them in F1.<sup id="cite_ref-106" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-106"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>106<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Andr%C3%A8_Faye_Solvang" title="Andrè Faye Solvang">Andrè Faye Solvang</a> won the 2024 UIM F4 World Championship for the team.<sup id="cite_ref-107" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-107"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>107<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Notable_people">Notable people</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=42" title="Edit section: Notable people"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Ebtisam_AbdulAziz" class="mw-redirect" title="Ebtisam AbdulAziz">Ebtisam AbdulAziz</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Abdulaziz_Abdulrahman_Almusallam" title="Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Almusallam">Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Almusallam</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Hussain_Ayed" title="Hussain Ayed">Hussain Ayed</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Emira_D%27Spain" title="Emira D'Spain">Emira D'Spain</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ahmed_Khalil" title="Ahmed Khalil">Ahmed Khalil</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shaykha_al-Nakhi" title="Shaykha al-Nakhi">Shaykha al-Nakhi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Lubna_Khalid_Al_Qasimi" title="Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi">Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sultan_Al-Jasmi" title="Sultan Al-Jasmi">Sultan Al-Jasmi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sultan_bin_Muhammad_Al-Qasimi" title="Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi">Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Asmaa_al-Zarouni" title="Asmaa al-Zarouni">Asmaa al-Zarouni</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Abdullah_bin_Salem_bin_Theban" title="Abdullah bin Salem bin Theban">Abdullah bin Salem bin Theban</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Twin_towns_–_sister_cities"><span id="Twin_towns_.E2.80.93_sister_cities"></span>Twin towns – sister cities</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=43" title="Edit section: Twin towns – sister cities"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/List_of_twin_towns_and_sister_cities_in_Asia#United_Arab_Emirates_.28UAE.29" title="List of twin towns and sister cities in Asia">List of twin towns and sister cities in UAE</a></div> <p>Sharjah is <a href="/wiki/Sister_city" title="Sister city">twinned</a> with <a href="/wiki/Granada" title="Granada">Granada</a>, Spain.<sup id="cite_ref-108" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-108"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>108<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Gallery">Gallery</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sharjah&action=edit&section=44" title="Edit section: Gallery"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-packed"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 162px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 160px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="The Buhaira Corniche has numerous upscale hotels. The Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority is also located along the corniche."><img alt="The Buhaira Corniche has numerous upscale hotels. The Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority is also located along the corniche." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg/240px-Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg" decoding="async" width="160" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg/360px-Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg/480px-Sharjah_Buhairah_Corniche.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3648" data-file-height="2736" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">The Buhaira Corniche has numerous upscale hotels. The Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority is also located along the corniche.</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 182px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:%D0%92%D0%B8%D0%B4_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B2_%D0%B8_%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%B9_%D0%98%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B0_%D0%B2_%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B5_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8F.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, located in Al-Nabba"><img alt="Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, located in Al-Nabba" 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srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/%D0%92%D0%B8%D0%B4_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B2_%D0%B8_%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%B9_%D0%98%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B0_%D0%B2_%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B5_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8F.JPG/500px-%D0%92%D0%B8%D0%B4_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B2_%D0%B8_%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%B9_%D0%98%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B0_%D0%B2_%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B5_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8F.JPG 1.5x, 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of Sahara Center, one of the biggest malls in Sharjah" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg/241px-Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg" decoding="async" width="161" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg/361px-Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg/481px-Sahara_Shopping_Centre_Sharjah.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2500" data-file-height="1870" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">The interior of Sahara Center, one of the biggest malls in Sharjah</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 188.66666666667px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 186.66666666667px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Night view of the boats docked to the east shoreline of Al-Khan Lagoon"><img alt="Night view of the boats docked to the east shoreline of Al-Khan Lagoon" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg/280px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg" decoding="async" width="187" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg/420px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg/559px-Al_Khan_Lagoon_Boats_Port.jpg 2x" data-file-width="6000" data-file-height="3863" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Night view of the boats docked to the east shoreline of Al-Khan Lagoon</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 278.66666666667px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 276.66666666667px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Eye_of_the_Emirates.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Eye of the Emirates and the Al Qasba Canal by night"><img alt="Eye of the Emirates and the Al Qasba Canal by night" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Eye_of_the_Emirates.jpg/500px-Eye_of_the_Emirates.jpg" decoding="async" width="277" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Eye_of_the_Emirates.jpg/960px-Eye_of_the_Emirates.jpg 1.5x" data-file-width="5571" data-file-height="2418" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Eye of the Emirates and the Al Qasba Canal by night</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 190.66666666667px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 188.66666666667px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Night view of the New Sharjah Chamber of Commerce"><img alt="Night view of the New Sharjah Chamber of Commerce" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg/283px-New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg" decoding="async" width="189" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg/425px-New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg/566px-New_Sharjah_Chamber_of_Commerce.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2826" data-file-height="1797" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Night view of the New Sharjah Chamber of Commerce</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 406.66666666667px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 404.66666666667px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Expo_Centre_Sharjah.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Panoramic view of the Expo Centre Sharjah by night"><img alt="Panoramic view of the Expo Centre Sharjah by night" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d5/Expo_Centre_Sharjah.jpg/960px-Expo_Centre_Sharjah.jpg" decoding="async" width="405" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d5/Expo_Centre_Sharjah.jpg/1213px-Expo_Centre_Sharjah.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3756" data-file-height="1115" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Panoramic view of the Expo Centre Sharjah by night</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 162px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 160px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sharjah_desert_1.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Off-road vehicles in deserts of Sharjah"><img alt="Off-road vehicles in deserts of Sharjah" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Sharjah_desert_1.jpg/250px-Sharjah_desert_1.jpg" decoding="async" width="160" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bf/Sharjah_desert_1.jpg/500px-Sharjah_desert_1.jpg 1.5x" data-file-width="3264" data-file-height="2448" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Off-road vehicles in deserts of Sharjah</div> </li> </ul> <div 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src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/60px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="750" data-file-height="500" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Madrid" title="Madrid">Madrid</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2002: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Egypt" title="Egypt"><img alt="Egypt" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Egypt.svg/23px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Egypt.svg/35px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Egypt.svg/45px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Alexandria" title="Alexandria">Alexandria</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2003: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/India" title="India"><img alt="India" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/23px-Flag_of_India.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/35px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/45px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/New_Delhi" title="New Delhi">New Delhi</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2004: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Belgium" title="Belgium"><img alt="Belgium" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/60px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Antwerp" title="Antwerp">Antwerp</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2005: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Canada" title="Canada"><img alt="Canada" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/46px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Montreal" title="Montreal">Montreal</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2006: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Italy" title="Italy"><img alt="Italy" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/60px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1500" data-file-height="1000" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Turin" title="Turin">Turin</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2007: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Colombia" title="Colombia"><img alt="Colombia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Colombia.svg/60px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bogot%C3%A1" title="Bogotá">Bogotá</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2008: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Netherlands" title="Netherlands"><img alt="Netherlands" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/45px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Amsterdam" title="Amsterdam">Amsterdam</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2009: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Lebanon" title="Lebanon"><img alt="Lebanon" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/40px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/60px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="2880" data-file-height="1920" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Beirut" title="Beirut">Beirut</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2010: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Slovenia" title="Slovenia"><img alt="Slovenia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Flag_of_Slovenia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Slovenia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Flag_of_Slovenia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Slovenia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Flag_of_Slovenia.svg/46px-Flag_of_Slovenia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Ljubljana" title="Ljubljana">Ljubljana</a> </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2011: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Argentina" title="Argentina"><img alt="Argentina" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/23px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/35px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/46px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="500" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Buenos_Aires" title="Buenos Aires">Buenos Aires</a> </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2012: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Armenia" title="Armenia"><img alt="Armenia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Flag_of_Armenia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Armenia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Flag_of_Armenia.svg/60px-Flag_of_Armenia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Yerevan" title="Yerevan">Yerevan</a> </span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2013: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Thailand" title="Thailand"><img alt="Thailand" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/23px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/35px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Flag_of_Thailand.svg/45px-Flag_of_Thailand.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Bangkok" title="Bangkok">Bangkok</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2014: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Nigeria" title="Nigeria"><img alt="Nigeria" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/35px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Flag_of_Nigeria.svg/46px-Flag_of_Nigeria.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Port_Harcourt" title="Port Harcourt">Port Harcourt</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2015: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/South_Korea" title="South Korea"><img alt="South Korea" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/40px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Flag_of_South_Korea.svg/60px-Flag_of_South_Korea.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Incheon" title="Incheon">Incheon</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2016: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Poland" title="Poland"><img alt="Poland" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/35px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/46px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="800" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Wroc%C5%82aw" title="Wrocław">Wrocław</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2017: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Guinea" title="Guinea"><img alt="Guinea" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Flag_of_Guinea.svg/23px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Flag_of_Guinea.svg/35px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Flag_of_Guinea.svg/45px-Flag_of_Guinea.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Conakry" title="Conakry">Conakry</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2018: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Greece" title="Greece"><img alt="Greece" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Greece.svg/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Greece.svg/60px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="600" data-file-height="400" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Athens" title="Athens">Athens</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2019: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates"><img alt="United Arab Emirates" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a class="mw-selflink selflink">Sharjah</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2020: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Malaysia" title="Malaysia"><img alt="Malaysia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/46px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur" title="Kuala Lumpur">Kuala Lumpur</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2021: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Georgia_(country)" title="Georgia (country)"><img alt="Georgia (country)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Georgia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Georgia.svg/60px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Tbilisi" title="Tbilisi">Tbilisi</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2022: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico"><img alt="Mexico" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/40px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="13" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/60px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="980" data-file-height="560" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Guadalajara" title="Guadalajara">Guadalajara</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap">2023: <span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/Ghana" title="Ghana"><img alt="Ghana" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Ghana.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Ghana.svg/35px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Flag_of_Ghana.svg/45px-Flag_of_Ghana.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></span> <a href="/wiki/Accra" title="Accra">Accra</a></span></li></ul> </div></td><td class="noviewer navbox-image" rowspan="1" style="width:1px;padding:0 0 0 2px"><div><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Flag_of_UNESCO.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_UNESCO.svg/80px-Flag_of_UNESCO.svg.png" decoding="async" width="80" height="53" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_UNESCO.svg/120px-Flag_of_UNESCO.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Flag_of_UNESCO.svg/160px-Flag_of_UNESCO.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></a></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" 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