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Dubai Frame
A 150-meter-tall picture-frame-shaped structure offering views of old Dubai on one side and the modern skyline on the other from its glass-bottomed skywalk.
16 km · about 30 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesSharjah
Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Sharjah
Sharjah works well as a base: 15 minutes from Al Qusais 1, 16km from Dubai Frame.
Sharjah is a major city located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. With a population of 1,800,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Sharjah sits in United Arab Emirates, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sharjah to your route.
About Sharjah
Sharjah Stadium (Arabic: استاد الشارقة) is a multi-purpose stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Sharjah FC. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000.
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Where is Sharjah located?
Sharjah is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Asia. The coordinates are 25.3342 latitude, 55.4122 longitude.
What is the population of Sharjah?
Sharjah has a population of approximately 1,800,000 people, making it a major city in United Arab Emirates.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,800,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Sharjah
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.3342, 55.4122
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Worth the detour from Sharjah
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Massive aquarium inside the Dubai Mall with a 10-million-litre tank and a walk-through tunnel beneath sharks and rays.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Burj Al Arab
Sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own artificial island in Dubai, often called the world's most luxurious hotel.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Palm Jumeirah
The world's largest artificial island shaped like a palm tree, home to luxury resorts, beaches, and the iconic Atlantis hotel at its crescent.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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