Tours to Sharjah
Sharjah is one of the emirates in the UAE, where the flow of travelers from different countries of the world is growing every year. Its capital has the same name, and tours to Sharjah are booked by fans of hot and dry weather, bright sun, warm sea and a high level of comfort in everything..
History with geography
Even in the Stone Age, people settled in the area of present-day Sharjah. This fact is confirmed by numerous archaeological finds. Later, nomadic tribes lived here, and in the 18th century the influential Al-Qasimi dynasty declared the independence of Sharjah and entrenched itself within the boundaries of its territory..
In 1820, in order to avoid enslavement by the Ottoman Empire, Sheikh Sharjah accepted a British protectorate, which existed until the 70s of the last century, when the emirate became part of the UAE..
Briefly about the important
- The easiest way to go on a tour to Sharjah is by air. Flights from the capital of Russia are operated by Arab airlines five times a week. Travel time for a direct flight is five hours. The fastest way to get from the terminal to the city is by taxi.
- Tour participants in Sharjah can take a sightseeing tour of the city on a city bus, one of the routes of which is intended specifically for tourists.
- There are strict Islamic norms in the territory of the emirate. Unlike democratic Dubai and even Abu Dhabi, here you will have to monitor clothes, manners and behavior especially carefully..
- The climate in the emirate is hot and desert. In summer, in July-August, the thermometers are relentlessly striving for +45, and therefore tours to Sharjah are best planned for spring or autumn. In winter, the sea can feel cool enough for a comfortable swim.
- In this part of the United Arab Emirates, there is an absolute dry law and alcohol cannot be bought here in any form. Hookah smoking and secular entertainment fall under the same ban..
- By booking tours to Sharjah, travelers can significantly benefit from hotel prices. Hotels here are much cheaper, and the close proximity to Dubai and pleasant taxi prices allow you to successfully use all the advantages of the most famous resort in the Persian Gulf..
- The emirate is called the country's museum treasury. It is here that the best exhibitions and art galleries are concentrated, exhibitions on historical and archaeological topics are often held, and therefore tours to Sharjah are preferred by fans of the cultural heritage of Arab countries and peoples..
