Sharjah

Get to know Sharjah

Eschewing the audacious ambitions of Dubai, Sharjah prides itself not on a cosmopolitan brand but as a preserve of traditions. In this bastion of conservativeness lies a devotion to keeping the old ways and rules alive, and more liberal travelers have often complained about the city’s intolerance for alcohol. Islamic culture flourishes in Sharjah – little wonder that in 2014, the city was recognized as the UNESCO Capital of Islamic Culture.