10 Fantastic Family Activities to Enjoy in Sharjah
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Live in Sharjah, or planning a trip? We’ve got the best family activities for you to enjoy. There are so many fantastic activities to enjoy in Sharjah that you may not even know about. That’s why we’ve put them all together for you in one place!
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Sailing Trip on Sharjah Boats
Here’s an incredible way to take in Sharjah. Step on board and be transported into Sharjah’s glorious past and catch a glimpse into its future. The Dhow boat is the oldest and most popular tours amongst the thousands of guests over the years.
Masterfully crafted, these traditional wooden dhow boats run tours on the Sharjah Al Majaz Water Front, Al Qasba, Khaled Lagoon and Sharjah Canal. You can take a cruise, get an amazing view of the panoramic cityscape & cultural attractions, or unwind under the stars with an evening trip with family and friends!
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Island of Legends & Pearls Kingdom Parks
This one is perfect for your kiddos to really have the best time in Sharjah. Rated as Sharjah’s top family destination by Tripadvisor, indulge yourself in this exciting destination, that offer thrilling rides and lavish leisure amenities.
Experience wide range of attractions, from the Island of Legends amusement park and its many exhilarating rides to the Pearls Kingdom water park and its wonderland of pirates, treasures, and water slides. This is an aquatic and amusement park combination, featuring over 70 rides, slides and a wave pool.
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Mleiha Adventure & Workshop Packages
Experience history coming to life as you take a tour into the past to uncover the region’s hidden secrets from thousands of years ago. Take a closer look at an amazing range of exhibits, interactive displays and artifacts at Mleiha Archaeological Centre.
Choose from a wide range of activities including self-drive buggy, trekking or horseback Riding. Find your dose of relaxation in the desert sand with friends and family at Sunset Lounge. Give your adventure quest a new twist with Space Camp, Overnight Camping Sunset Yoga and Star Gazing experiences.
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City Sightseeing Sharjah
Here’s another fantastic means to exploring Sharjah. Hop onboard the double-decker City Sightseeing Sharjah bus! Starting from Central Souq I, you may create your personalized itinerary and explore top Sharjah attractions.
You can stop over at shops and boutiques, check out the marine species at Sharjah Aquarium or head to Al Qasba waterfront and more!
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Sharjah Science Museum
Exploring science has never been so much fun. The museum offers a distinctive entertainment experience for the whole family in a safe, motivational and educational atmosphere. Here, there’s something for everyone; visitors of all ages can engage in exciting interactive scientific experiments.
Discover Emirati & Sharjah Heritage
Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum with your family and learn about UAE Culture. The museum offers a brilliant chance to engage with the heritage of Sharjah and the rich Emirati culture, with a focus on Sharjah residents’ lifestyle over the past decades.
Here, you can learn and get inspired by the deep-rooted Arabic customs and traditions which serve as the yardstick for coming generations. It is also keen on entertaining its little visitors by presenting moral folk tales, proverbs and puzzles, all in an interesting atmosphere.
Al Noor Island Tour And Butterfly House
Explore Al Noor Island and its surroundings! Every square inch of Al Noor Island has been conceptualized and built to open your mind to a myriad of expressions and experiences.
A reflection of modern vision and Arabic inspirations, the Island offers the best mix of recreation, art, education and entertainment for the entire family. Whether you are counting butterflies, admiring sculptures, teaming up with your kids in the playground or simply soaking in the serenity, it’s always a day well spent at Al Noor Island.
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Sharjah Wildlife Sanctuary
This is a hidden gem to check out in Sharjah, the Sharjah Wildlife Sanctuary!
There are different places to visit at this price, the children farm that has sheep & goats to feed, camel available for a ride, horses, donkeys, & cows. Then there is the Arabian Wildlife sanctuary, home to all kinds of desert found living creatures, from reptiles to snakes, scorpions, toads and more. Further on is an enclosed Mini zoo that has foxes, baboons, leopards, flamingos & gazelles.
Rain Room
Here’s a must-see when visiting Sharjah. Sharjah Art Foundation presents this immersive experience of continuous rainfall. When visitors enter the room, they are directed to navigate intuitively and carefully through the dark underground space.
As the visitors walk through the room, which uses 1,200 liters of self-cleaning, recycled water, their movements trigger motion sensors that pause the rainfall when their movements are detected.
Snorkeling Day Trip
Now that the weather is amazing, it’s the perfect time to plan a snorkeling trip. Pack a picnic basket and head out to this hidden gem along the east cost of the UAE. Take in the beauty of this corniche with rocky mountains that meet the sea, and a small island you can visit by boat.
There are kids playing areas with swings and slides, lots of green areas. Not to mention the paragliding, jet skiing and a boat ride out to clearer waters where you can see coral and sea life.
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