Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf

At a glance

Sharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf is a 4h 30m guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Odyssey DMC. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 67 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $92 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Photo stop at King Faisal Mosque & Al Noor Mosque, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan (depending on group size).

Quick facts

Duration

4h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 30 travellers

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   Your 4.5-hour tour starts with a pickup from your central Dubai hotel and a drive to Sharjah, one of Dubai’s neighboring emirates. Situated on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Sharjah is the UAE’s third-biggest city and centers around a restored Old Town that boasts lovely heritage areas, souks and museums.

2. Stop 2 · 30m

   On route, hear about Sharjah’s history from your guide and stop first at the picturesque Buhairah Corniche with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Noor Mosque before proceeding to the largest mosque in Sharjah, King Faisal Mosque for some pictures.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   Next, continue to the King Faisal Mosque, the largest of the emirate’s 300 mosques. Admire the splendid building and learn how it was built to accommodate 15,000 worshippers.

4. Stop 4 · 20m

   Next visit the Islamic Civilization Museum, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage.

5. Stop 5 · 20m

   Then drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’ for a stroll through the restored traditional Souk Al Arsa market.

6. Stop 6 · 20m

   Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture.

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   The last stop before returning is at Souk Al Markazi– a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.
   
   Your tour then concludes with a drop-off at your Dubai hotel.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum 2 adults required.Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
• Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
• Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
• Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
• If you want to book this tour on private basis,please search the activity, product code : 2168PDXB01 - Private Tour: Sharjah City Highlights from Dubai
• The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
• The duration of the actual tour takes 4.5 - 5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions