{"id":726,"date":"2017-04-16T13:07:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-16T13:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/sharjah\/en\/6-sharjah-gems\/"},"modified":"2017-04-16T13:07:32","modified_gmt":"2017-04-16T13:07:32","slug":"6-sharjah-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/sharjah\/en\/travel\/6-sharjah-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Places In Sharjah That Are Totally Worth The Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sharjah sometimes feels so close to Dubai, but so far. Given the notoriously bad traffic, sometimes Dubai residents write off the emirate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But you shouldn’t – because there’s plenty to do there!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are just a few things to try.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. For Love Of Art:\u00a0Sharjah Art Museum<\/h3>\n

Known to be the cultural capital of the UAE, Sharjah in home to 18 museums at the Sharjah Art Foundation.<\/p>\n

Head to this emirate and you\u2019ll find that its full to the brim, with all things arty and the best from the region\u2019s leading artists is exhibited at the Sharjah Art Museum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Paintings, sculptures and instillations fill three floors, where visitors can explore creativity new and old, regional and international.<\/p>\n

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2. A Creative Oasis: Noor Island<\/h3>\n

A fusion of nature, entertainment and art, this first of its kind island is located in the Khalid lagoon near the Buhaira Corniche.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A perfect place for relaxation, art encouragement and sparking creativity, the island has many attractions that include the Butterfly House with over 500 exotic butterflies from the East Asia Region, a caf\u00e9 to unwind and a literature pavilion for book lovers.<\/p>\n

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3. A Step Back In Time:\u00a0Mleiha Archaeological Centre (Mleiha Desert)<\/h3>\n

Digging into the past to see the future and this is the place for history enthusiasts as it holds cultural history dating back to 130,000 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is a great place for some family fun, with a \u00a0number of activities such as; children\u2019s play area, educational tour, sunset lounge, star gazing, extreme climb at the fossil rock, camel rock tour, off road drives through Mleiha landscapes, back pack adventures, overnight camps, Polaris extreme adventures, thrilling cycling programme, survival camp, paragliding & paramotoring, nighttime off road tour, archaeological tours and the Mleiha adventure.<\/p>\n

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5. \u00a0A Food Haven:\u00a0Muwailih Road<\/h3>\n

Located near the University City, this is a must visit place for food lovers.<\/p>\n

It is home to dozens of f&b startups like Paperfig, Zawaya caf\u00e9, Mochi ice-cream, Monkey Cookies and Felix and Norton.<\/p>\n

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