Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DESTINATION
FARE (DH)
TIME (HR)
FREQUENCY
Abu Dhabi
30
3hr
every 45 mins
Ajman
5
½
every 20min
Al Ain
30
2hr
every 45 mins
Dubai
7
1
every 10mins
Fujairah
25
2½
every 75mins
Ras Al Khaimah
25
2
every 15mins
Umm Al Quwain
15
1
every 15 mins
TAXI
Taxis
( 600 545 455;
www.stc.gov.ae
)
can be either flagged or booked. The flagfall is Dh3 (Dh4
from 11pm to 6am), plus Dh1 per 650 metres. The average taxi ride within town costs
between Dh10 and Dh15. There's a Dh20 extra charge for rides originating at the airport
and for trips to Dubai.
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Sharjah Desert Park
The main attraction of this
desert park
( 06-531 1999; adult/child Dh15/5; 9am-6pm Sun-Mon &
Wed-Thu, 2-6pm Fri, 11am-6pm Sat)
about 26km east of central Sharjah is the
Arabia's Wildlife Centre
(
www.breedingcentresharjah.com
)
, an indoor zoo showcasing the diversity of local critters.
Venomous vipers, flamingos, wildcats, mongooses, hyenas, wolves and the splendid Ara-
bian leopard all make appearances.
For a more hands-on experience, take the kids to the
Children's Farm
( 531 1127; closed
noon-4pm)
, where they can meet, pet and feed goats, camels and ducks, and ride ponies and
camels. For additional background, visit the
Sharjah Natural History & Botanical Museum
(
531
1411)
.
The park grounds also include a cafe and picnic facilities. To get there from central
Sharjah, follow Al Dhaid Hwy (E88) for about 26km, past the Sharjah Airport.
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Ajman
06 / POP 262,000
