Sharjah is an intriguing city of colorful souks, where the most interesting art crafts can be found in every corner. The skills of the native jewelers are on display in the gold souk. Beautifully maintained parks to demonstrate the craftsmanship of the people, specially in the renovated village and the fort near Al Bourj Avenue. Many monuments stand in with its combination of the traditionally resorted houses, the block of sea corals, the bright colors of the materials souks, the exotic fruit  and vegetable market and the open fish market. Sharjah is a majestic fairytale city. This magic is also reflected in the fascinating museum, housed in the newly renovated Fort of Ajman.

The Souks are built in a traditional way

Sharjah is a fascinating mixture of old and new. Some of the best souks are to be found in this emirate as are the most beautiful masterpieces of Arabic architecture & heritage in the UAE.

Souk Al Arsah - beautifully restored old openair market, shops exhibit a wide variety of novelties, gift items, antiques in wood, brass, silver, traditional jewellery, miniature dhow-ship models and much more.
Heritage Museum- next to Souk Al Arsah, located in Al Naboodah House. The residents of one of the wealthiest pearl trading families in the UAE.

Souk Al Markazi (Central Souk)

New Souk - also called as Central Souk is the most famous souk in Sharjah with around 600 shops selling everything from gold jewellery to electronic appliences and from souvenirs to Persian carpets. Located by Khaled Lagoon. Truly a magnificent show piece of Arabic architecture. Pearl Monument- symbol of the UAE Federation, next to the New Souk. King Faisal Mosque - the biggest mosque  in the UAE, standing opposite the New Souk.

Central Roundabout - one of the most beautiful roundabout in the UAE with the Quran as a symbol of faith in the center and around the Archeological Museum, Cultural center, Ruler's office and "Pink mosque".