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6 FUN Things To Do In Sharjah During The Weekend That’ll Switch Your UAE Game Up
Sharjah, Sharjah, Sharjah.
Although most of us Dubai-ans try to avoid the Sharjah traffic whenever possible, we can’t deny the feeling of home once we do step foot in this Emirate.
It’s a city that thrives off of the Emirati lifestyle and its art culture? That’s a whole other topic.
If you ever wonder what there is to do in Sharjah, look no more- these activities might pique your interest in Dubai’s eastern neighbour.
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Head to the Sharjah Paintball Park and release some of that week-long restrainer energy.
It’s open from Saturdays to Thursdays between 9am-11pm and Fridays from 9-11.30am.
More info here.
2. …or go to the Sharjah shooting club
Non-members can give this experience at the Golf & Shooting Club Sharjah for only AED130 (in a normal round of 25 shots)
3. Revel in non-stop rain at the rainfall room
Summer coming soon?
No prob because at the Sharjah Art Foundation’s rain room, the raining never ends.
It’s so magical!
4. Go overnight camping at the Mleiha region (it dates all the way back to the dinosaur age!)
Take a tour at the archaeological site and learn about the fossils that date WAY way back, have some karak, BBQ and sleep under the stars in the middle of the desert.
Experience the beauty of the moon, sand and history- right at your fingertips.
5. Pay a visit to the Sharjah Aquarium
6. Explore, unwind and be amazed at Al Noor Island
In the heart of the city is an Insta-worthy escape into an oases of sorts. Al Noor Island houses an array of activities good for a solo visitor and families.
Check out enchanted island escapes turned into forests that look like something out of a Disney movie, take photos of butterflies, go into the pavilion and SO much more.
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