Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 06-522 2002; far west end of Al Meena St; adult/child Dh8/4; 8am-8pm Sat-Thu, 4-8pm Fri)
For a salty
introduction to the UAE, visit this charming museum that displays enough traditional
dhows, exhibits on pearling and fishing equipment to keep your imagination afloat for a
half hour or so.
DON'T MISS
AL NOOR MOSQUE VISITS
One of the most beautiful of Sharjah's 600 mosques,
Al Noor
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(Corniche,
east Khalid Lagoon) has gorgeous architecture and a dream setting overlooking the Khalid Lagoon. It is the only
one in the emirate that is open to non-Muslims for free guided tours operated by the nonprofit
Sharjah Centre
for Cultural Communication
( 06-548 2211;
www.sjhculture.com
; 10am Mon) . Tours last
about one hour and conclude with a question-and-answer session. Dress modestly, of course, and do bring a cam-
era and curiosity.
Festivals & Events
Sharjah Biennial
ART
(
www.sharjahbiennial.org
)
Held every two years between March and May (next in 2015), this is
one of the most important art events in the Arab world.
Sharjah International Book Fair
BOOKS
(
www.sharjahbookfair.com
)
Since 1981, this major regional book fair, held in November,
presents the latest tomes in Arabic, English and other languages.
Sleeping
Sharjah Heritage Hostel$
HOSTEL
(
06-569 7707;
www.uaeyha.com
; off Corniche St, behind Al Zahra'a (Blue) Mosque; dm per person Dh65;
re-
ception noon-midnight)
In a superb and quiet location on the edge of the Heritage Area, this
new hostel occupies a beautifully restored historic courtyard building. Carved wooden
doors lead to eight clean, well-kept dorms with five or six single beds, air-con and a small
refrigerator. Take bus 14 to Al Rolla Sq stop.
