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Sharjah info
Sharjah, one of the seven emirates that constitute United Arab Emirates( UAE), is situated along the coastline of the Persian Gulf, stretching to a length of 16 kilometers. Sharjah covers an area of 2600 square kilometers. It is UAE's third largest emirate surrounded by Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. Sharjah offers ample places for sightseeing. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Sharjah are:
Sharjah Heritage Museum
Blue Souq (Central Market)
Islamic Museum
Khor Kalba Conservation Reserve
Khor Fakkan,
Sharjah Science Museum
Sharjah Art Gallery
Al Jazeera Park
Khalid Lagoon
The Expo Centre
The Museum of Natural History
Transportation in Sharjah: Airports in Sharjah
There are two airports in and around Sharjah namely the Sharjah International Airport and the Dubai International Airport. The Sharjah city center is located at a distance of 15 kilometers from the Sharjah International Airport. While it takes 20 minutes to reach the Dubai International Airport from the center of city of Sharjah by taxi.
The airlines serving the Sharjah International Airport are Air Arabia, Air India Express, Aria Tour, Indian Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Sudan Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Kuban Airlines. The airports offer both domestic and international flights.
There are no bus services or shuttle services plying from the airport. You have to catch a taxi to reach your hotel. The airport will charge 20 AED as a starting fee for providing taxis. However if you are looking forward to saving money then just walk to the road situated by the mosque where you can catch a taxi.
Sharjah Transportation: Getting around in the Sharjah
In Sharjah there are no bus services. For Transportation in Sharjah people have to rely on taxis or their own privately owned cars. The tourists can hire private cars for moving in and around the city. Sharjah taxis have always been unmetered. Presently, metered taxis are operational in the city. However, some unmetered taxis can still be availed on the Sharjah roads. The taxi drivers may refuse to give you a ride during the rush hours. So, it is advisable that you plan your travel beforehand.
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