Sharjah is one of the seven emirates in United Arab Emirates. It is a well-known place to Malayali. Sharjah has been awarded as the cultural capital of UAE by UNESCO. Sharjah is a land of historical monuments and museums. It also has masjids which are paradigms of Arabian architecture.
The most popular masjid here is the ‘Noor Masjid’. Built in the style and model of Sultan Ahamed Masjid in Turkey, this mosque looks stunning with the beautiful decorations. During the light show, the mosque is bathed in different colors making the tall magnificent structure look all the more attractive.
Another popular spot in Sharjah is the Al Majaz Park. The water show here is a major attraction for the visitors. It also has many amenities like children’s areas, restaurants, entertainment and cultural centres and so on. The beautiful garden here attracts thousand every day.
Another tourist attraction here is the Sharjah Aquarium. This wonderful place gives us a chance to see beautiful and rare fish closer and know more about them. One can also learn about the sea history and experience the deep sea. The entrance fee is 15 AED for kids while an adult has to pay 25 AED
Other than these spots, there is an Al Etihad Square Park where you can relax and spend your evenings. The hotels here gives you a taste of Arabic food which mostly includes different types of leaves. Sharjah cricket stadium is another well-known spot. The roads in Sharjah are beautiful which include tunnels. The tall buildings on both sides of the roads illustrates the fast growing face of the region. Parts of Sharjah are deserts which gives you an insight of desert life with camels moving around freely in the barren land. No wonder Sharjah has been named the cultural capital of UAE.
