Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Dubai, Dubai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Get to know Sharjah’s incredible history and culture on a half-day trip from Dubai, led by a private guide! The comprehensive 4.5-hour excursion introduces you to the city’s must-visit sites, such as the striking King Faisal Mosque, historical fort of Al Hisn, Sharjah Heritage Museum and more. Lose yourself in the shoppers’ paradise of Souq Al Arsah and Souq Al Markazi, and learn all about day to day life in the UNESCO-listed city.


What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle

Islamic Civilization Museum Entrance.

Photo stop at King Faisal Mosque & Al Noor Mosque

Private professional English speaking guide

Sharjah Heritage Museum Entrance

Transport by Private vehicle.

Visit Souk Al Arsa & Souk Al Markazi

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the Tourist sites which are included in the given itinerary remain closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged.
  • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adeq
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Souk Al Markazi is closed for renovation instead of that we will stop at Iranian Market
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sharjah
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, travel by air-conditioned minivan into the neighboring emirate of Sharjah for your private 4.5-hour tour. On route, hear about the history of the city of Sharjah, the emirate’s namesake capital, set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and nicknamed the Pearl of the Gulf. Learn how the city boasts a lovely, restored Old Town complete with a fort, heritage areas, souks and museums. As you travel, let your guide know if there’s anything you want to see more of during your visit. Your tour is private so your itinerary can be tailored to your interests.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Al Noor Mosque
On route, hear about Sharjah’s history from your guide and stop first at the picturesque Buhairah Corniche with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Noor Mosque before proceeding to the largest mosque in Sharjah, King Faisal Mosque for some pictures.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Faisal Mosque
Next, continue to the King Faisal Mosque, the largest of the emirate’s 300 mosques. Admire the splendid building and learn how it was built to accommodate 15,000 worshippers.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Next visit the Islamic Civilization Museum, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al Arsah
Then drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’ for a stroll through the restored traditional Souk Al Arsa market.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sharjah Heritage Museum
Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Souk Al-Markazi
The last stop before returning is at Souk Al Markazi– a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.

Your tour then concludes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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