Emirate of Sharjah
Due to its importance, this emirate occupies third place. Here too, skyscrapers have been built wholesale. The city of Sharjah, located in front of the Persian Gulf, has oriented its tourist activity as a seaside resort. In 1998, UNESCO named it the cultural capital of the Arab world thanks to the recycling of its historic center transformed into an "arts neighborhood." This city has almost 20 museums that welcome visitors with coffee and dates. Heritage Museum, Islamic Museum, Museum of the Art of Arabic Calligraphy, Museum of Goldsmithing, Museum of Clothing and Cosmetics, Museum of Play and Maritime Museum among others.
The Al Shuwaiheen neighborhood, neighborhood of arts, brings together cultural establishments, art galleries and the Sharjah Art Museum with a collection of beautiful works. This neighborhood is home to an important contemporary art biennial.
Of course, in front of the artificial Khaled lagoon, a modern mega shopping mall, next to King Faizal's mosque.
On the outskirts of the city, Desert Park is a natural history museum.
