Sharjah (city) facts for kids

A view of Sharjah city skyline

Flag of Sharjah

Coat of arms of Sharjah

Sharjah (which is written as Arabic: ٟالشارقة‎‎ in Arabic) is a big and important city in the United Arab Emirates. It is the third-largest city in the country. Sharjah is also the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah. You can find it on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, which is part of the Arabian Peninsula.

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Skyline of the city
An old door in Sharjah, showing the city's historical architecture.
A wide view of Sharjah at night
The Eye of the Emirates, a 60-metre (200 ft) tall Ferris wheel at Al Qasba
Rolla Square park in Sharjah
Map of Sharjah districts
The Sharjah Heritage District
Sharjah Airport
An Emirates Cab
A modern art exhibition by Barjeel Art Foundation at the Sharjah Art Museum
Souq Al Markazi at night
A One Day International cricket match in Sharjah in 1998 (Australia vs India)
A mosque in Sharjah
The beautiful Al-Noor Mosque
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
St. Philip the Apostle Russian Orthodox Church
The Buhairah Corniche has many fancy hotels. The Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority is also here.
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, located in Al-Nabba
Inside Sahara Center, one of Sharjah's biggest malls
Night view of boats docked on the east side of Al-Khan Lagoon
The Eye of the Emirates and the Al Qasba Canal at night
Night view of the New Sharjah Chamber of Commerce building
A wide view of the Expo Centre Sharjah at night
Off-road vehicles in the deserts of Sharjah

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