Shopping in Sharjah

Shopping is the best thing to indulge oneself in while in Sharjah. Sharjah is famous for its various Souks and Markets including Blue Souk, Souk Al Arsah, Old Bazaar, Iranian Bazaar, Al Majarrah Souk, The Central Market, and Sharjah Gold Center etc. Sharjah offers some beautiful and interesting things like carpets, perfumes, cosmetic, textile, jewelry and much more.

The shopping options at Sharjah ranges from sophisticated boutiques, shops, malls, department stores and colorful souks. The Malls available for shopping at Sharjah include Al Fardan Center, Al Taawun Mall, Sharjah City Center and others.

Sharjah is known to be a flourishing shopping destination. Though the commercial viability of Sharjah is not as flourishing as that of Dubai, which is main commercial hub of UAE, Sharjah still remains a distinct commercial center of UAE.

Shopping in evenings is fun at Sharjah with its multitude boutique and garment shops that cater to every fashion and budget. The leather products, crystal and chandelier shops are very popular in Sharjah. Hair Saloons and Parlors of Sharjah are also very famous. Sharjah also boasts of some of the finest furniture makers in UAE.

Whatever you buy, try to bargain and reduce the price of the product. Some of the Souks house beautiful rugs and antiques from the Asian sub-continent and the Arab world. These markets store knick-knacks of silver, bronze, copper, enamel-inlaid works and also Bedouin camel hair upholstery pieces, chunky silver jewelry, and wooden carvings.

For food, visit Al Wahda Street, Jamal Abdul Naseer Street, Al Qassimia Street, Rolla Square, and Corniche Road, which are some of the places where you can find some good restaurants. The local food of Sharjah is spicy and includes fresh salads, grilled fish and meat, followed by a desert.

Sharjah, as a Tourist Destination offers all these and much more