SHARJAH AND AJMAN
The Emirates of Sharjah lies 15 minutes away from Dubai. It is the third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates. The Cultural Square and the Majahrah Souq with its intricate mosaics and golden dome will leave you spell-bound. Al Naboodah House is a 150-years old building where you can see the original Sharjah settlements.
Visit the majestic King Faisal Mosque, the Pearl Monument, symbol of the UAE Federation, the fabulous Blue Souq, where more than 600 shops sell carpets, gold, silver, antiques, perfumes, clothes etc. Stopover at Ajman´s enchanting museum - housed in an ancient fort giving intriguing insights into lifestyles before changes brought by oil.
Ajman is the smallest emirate by area. The capital city, Ajman, contains the beautiful old fort at its centre. In addition to the Ruler´s office, various companies, banks and commercial centres the emirate is also blessed with a natural harbour in which the port of Ajman is situated.
