7 THINGS TO SEE IN SHARJAH - THE EMIRATE OF CULTURE (Travel Guide)
Written by Giuditta Andrei Sharjah, whose name from Arabic means 'Sunrise', is the third largest Emirate after Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Has a population of over one million and is geographically located between the Persian Gulf coast to the West and the Gulf of Oman to the East. Unlike Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are better known and visited by tourists for their glitz, shopping in malls, beaches and skyscrapers, the Emirate of Sharjah has, over the years, retained its integrity, becoming a centre for arts and culture. It boasts major international nominations such as being named the Cultural Capital of the UAE by UNESCO in 1998, and the Tourism Capital in 2015. Sharjah has the largest number of nature reserves, plays an important role in the publishing industry and is now home to a quarter of the total number of museums of UAE. Every year it hosts important popular events, such as the Biennale and the International Book Fair. Sharjah can be easily reached from Italy with a ...