Discover Sharjah

Home
Discover Sharjah

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Discover Sharjah, Publisher, .

26/01/2024

Posted • Here, the beauty of the landscape meets the calming blues of the ocean waves. It’s a captivating blend that invites you to enjoy the seamless harmony of nature’s scenery.

📸:

01/11/2023

Sharjah is gearing up for a significant presence at the 43rd edition of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 6-8, where representatives from around the globe will gather for this global event.

Sharjah will be represented by a coalition of 18 government and private entities in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), with a focus on showcasing the emirate’s noteworthy accomplishments in aligning tourism sector growth with the preservation of environmental, heritage, and cultural values —an essential component of its sustainable tourism diversification strategy.

Throughout its participation, the emirate will shine a spotlight on a diverse array of exceptional experiences and destinations, encompassing environmental, desert, heritage, cultural, recreational, adventure, and sports tourism.

Sharjah is distinguished by its unique environmental diversity, spanning from the desert to the islands, including landmarks such as the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, Mleiha Archaeological and Ecotourism Project, Buhais Geology Park, Sharjah Safari, and natural reserves like the Wasit Wetland Centre and Al Qurm Nature Reserve.

The emirate has been steadfast in its growth. In 2022, Sharjah’s hotels welcomed over 1.4 million guests, and this year has seen a substantial increase in guest numbers. Between January and September 2023, the emirate received more than 1.1 million guests, marking an impressive 18% increase over the same period in 2022.

https://ow.ly/LGa350Q2YVM

21/10/2023

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Digital Office and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at GITEX 2023, toured various pavilions participating in the exhibition to explore the latest innovative technologies offered by government entities across the UAE.
During his tour, Sheikh Saud reviewed the remarkable achievements presented by the Dubai Digital Government, Ajman Digital Government, Fujairah Government, Abu Dhabi Government, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, Etisalat by e&, and Du. He gained insights into the latest projects and technical solutions provided by these entities towards supporting digital transformation across various sectors, including healthcare, education, environment, and culture. He also commended their efforts in strengthening the country’s position as a leading regional innovation and excellence hub.

Sharjah Sustainability

As the exhibition concluded, the Sharjah Government Pavilion featured the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority’s ‘Sustain Sharjah,’ whose objective is to establish the Sharjah Sustainable Tourism website as a comprehensive platform designed to meet all the emirate’s sustainable tourism requirements. This aligns with the broader strategy to position Sharjah as a prominent and sustainable tourism destination.

https://ow.ly/AOp650PZjNJ

20/02/2023

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority on Friday celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of the world’s largest safari park outside Africa, the Sharjah Safari project.
Opened by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sharjah’s ruler, 12 months ago, the location has enhanced the visitor experience to the UAE and established its position as a leading destination for nature and wildlife tourism.
The attraction has boosted travel, ecotourism, hospitality and entertainment in the region, reported the Emirates News Agency.
The project has hosted a wide range of international conferences and events, and attracted hundreds of thousands of both local and international visitors.
Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, EPAA’s chairperson, told of her great pride in the pioneering world tourism and environmental project.
She said: “Dr. Sheikh Sultan personally supervised the implementation of this vital and qualitative scientific project and is keen to continue its development to achieve the desired goals.”
She added that more than 600,000 visitors had been to the park since its opening, its guests enjoying 12 different safari environments inspired by Africa.
Sharjah Safari Park boasts more than 50,000 animals from 120 species, and Al Suwaidi said that the location had planted more than 100,000 trees.

http://ow.ly/Nt5m50MWHof

20/02/2023

Organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), Sharjah Light Festival which closed yesteday, drew all eyes to the Emirate of Sharjah with light shows accompanied by stirring music in 13 different locations.

Among the most prominent sites on the list was University City Hall, which hosted daily light shows. The light show here embodies hope, devotion, and determination in achieving one’s goals.

The scenes depicted the act of holding on to one’s dreams and striving to achieve them; the show told the story of a little girl in her search of light; she herself is a symbol of inspiration, and a beacon for others.

Next to University City Hall, another sites hosted sections of the Festival: Light Village extended over a total area of more than 19,000 square metres, and offered visitors an integrated tourism experience with fun and entertainment for all family members. Visitors enjoyed various delicious dishes, created by 41 restaurants and cafes that catered to different tastes, offering a range of flavours from new to traditional to fusion.

http://ow.ly/geXL50MWHkm

10/10/2022

For the first time ever, Dubai’s Offroad-Zone brought dozens of motorists together for an action-packed day of four-wheel-drive adventures to celebrate International Off-Road Day in Sharjah on Saturday.

Drivers of all abilities were invited to test their mettle in a series of action-packed obstacle courses at the XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park in Sharjah for International Off-Road Day.

Designed with more than 12km of off-roading tracks and 24 purpose-built obstacles, the XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park was the perfect place to bring those that love the thrill of dune-bashing together for one special day.

http://ow.ly/65nP50L5tpa

27/09/2022

The UAE announced Monday that it would remove its mask wearing rules, according to the country’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

The new rules will come into effect from Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Face mask rules had been in effect for over two and half years.

Masks will still be required in medical facilities and hospitals, mosques, places of worship, and public transport, NCEMA said in a tweet.

Face mask wearing at schools will now also become optional.

Those suspected of infection will still be required to wear a face mask. NCEMA recommends that all people with chronic diseases continue to wear masks.

http://ow.ly/wlNb50KTYNz

19/08/2022

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have led the recovery in the UAE's tourism sector, with demand for hotels in the three emirates rising significantly during the second quarter of the year, according to a new report.

Hotels in Dubai, which recorded a 197% year-on-year (YoY) growth in international overnight visitors during the first five months of the year, saw average daily rates (ADR) rising by 54% (percentage points) in the second quarter compared with a year ago, posting the highest growth among UAE markets.

Sharjah's hotels came second, recording a 53% increase, followed by Abu Dhabi at 35%, Colliers said in its new report.

As for occupancy levels, Abu Dhabi led the table with a 31% increase, while Dubai and Sharjah posted 30% and 15% growth, respectively.
http://ow.ly/aXBP50KlHk9

07/08/2022

Etihad Rail has revealed the rapid headway that is being made on the UAE’s mega national network project with newly-released aerial images showing the progress of the line on the country’s east coast.

The photographs, posted to Etihad Rail’s social media channels, show the railway tracks traversing through Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains.
In the post they tweeted: “Our National Railway network traverses through the Hajar mountains and extends for 145 km, connecting the borders of Sharjah, going through Fujairah all the way to Ras Al Khaimah, providing a safe and efficient means of transportation across the unique topography created by the scenic mountains into the other emirates

http://ow.ly/9KT250KeiPP

16/07/2022

Heavy rain lashed parts of Dubai and Sharjah on Friday afternoon as an alert was issued over the prospect of "hazardous weather" stretching into the evening.

The National Centre of Meteorology shared footage of motorists navigating stormy conditions amid downpours in Sharjah.

More video clips from the forecaster from across the Emirates showed dark skies as rain poured down and gusts of wind swept in.

The NCM said heavy rain was recorded in the Nazwa area of the emirate shortly before 2pm.

It said there was further heavy rainfall on Emirates Road in Dubai at 2.26pm and more wet weather in the Expo 2020 district.

There was more rain in Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain earlier in the afternoon.

The forecast issued a notice calling for people in parts of Dubai and Sharjah to be on alert over the wet weather.
http://ow.ly/bNEH50JXk27

Address

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Discover Sharjah posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Address
Alerts
Claim ownership or report listing
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Country:

City:

26/01/2024

01/11/2023

21/10/2023

20/02/2023

20/02/2023

10/10/2022

27/09/2022

19/08/2022

07/08/2022

16/07/2022

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share