An excellent experience awaits those who decide to visit the wonderful resort city of Sharjah, located near the capital of the United United Arab Emirates. Here you will find a variety of entertainment for every taste, including a lot of entertainment for little travelers. Together with them, you can visit entertainment and swimming centers, museums, an aquarium, parks with playgrounds, take sunbathing and swim on the beaches, as well as see the sights of the city.
The usual tourist itinerary includes getting to know the city, and when traveling with children to Sharjah, the first thing to do is to visit Posh Paws Animal Sanctuary and Petting Zoo. Here you can see monkeys, turkeys, deer, goats, ponies, turtles, and all the familiar cats and dogs. All animals are properly cared for, all the animals can be fed, petted, played with and photographed, and the most pleasant experience for the kids will come from riding a pony or a horse. For those who wish to see wildlife, a visit to the Arabian Wildlife Center is recommended. Among its inhabitants are leopards, flamingos, monkeys, ducks, there is a terrarium with snakes and lizards. Impressions from visiting the zoo are the sea, little tourists will not want to leave at all.
For those who want to take a look at the birds and learn a lot of interesting information about them, it is worth heading to the Wasit Wetland Centre. There are ducks, and pelicans, and herons, and flamingos, there are mechanisms for watching birds. You can move around the zoo not only on foot, but also with the help of an electric car. Gorgeous Sharjah national park will delight every visitor with magnificent green landscapes, as well as the atmosphere of coziness and comfort reigning here. AND locals, and tourists love to have picnics here, and you should definitely follow their example. Copyright www.site
Another popular place for families traveling with children is Sharjah Aquarium, where you can look at the marine life of the Persian Gulf - and there are quite a lot of them in the aquarium. Most liked by visitors large swimming pool with fish, it is also worth noting that the aquarium is well stylized. On the territory you can find a shop with a huge selection of souvenirs, where you should definitely look in order to buy something for memory. Also, interesting theatrical performances are often held here, and there are playgrounds for small tourists.
Another interesting entertainment center for kids is AlMontazah Park, where children have a great opportunity explore pirate and space ships, swim in the pools (and you can choose a pool for every taste), go down the slides (among which there are extreme water attractions), take a sunbath. Thanks to such opportunities, small tourists get an excellent experience, the atmosphere here is very relaxing, due to the fact that there are no crowds of tourists.
Adventureland entertainment complex, or rather, spending time in it, will be remembered by every child. Children here can see their favorite characters (their role is played by animators), play slot machines ride on a variety of rides. The center is wonderfully decorated, both inside and out, pleasing to the eye. bright colors. Children will also like Antic's Land (located in the Mega Mall shopping center), especially if the age of the children is between 2 and 8 years old. From the entertainment that they are provided here - riding cars, carousels, visiting a mini zoo.
Sharjah is very popular among tourists, however, a little less than Dubai, which is quite logical. It is worth noting that prices in Sharjah are slightly lower than in the neighboring emirate, and a trip here will not hit your pocket hard. Perhaps that is why our tourists come here, especially. But, admittedly, Sharjah can even be a little disappointing. While Dubai is all about chic and brilliance, cleanliness and order, Sharjah is a little lower in quality. Any hotel there is more interesting than any five in Sharjah. And even though Sharjah has completely grown together with Dubai, and there, in fact, there is no border, as soon as you pass under the bridge with a sign "Welcome to Sharjah", you will immediately understand everything - it is dirtier there, there is much more problems with sidewalks, with beaches (yes, it really is!). We can say that there is nothing special to do in Sharjah - if you do not go on excursions. And the choice of hotels there is not so big compared to the big and powerful Dubai. And in Sharjah there are not particularly many "children's" hotels (although almost every hotel can offer family rooms, for example), again, everything is in the same comparison. Many hotels in Sharjah cannot offer anything at all to entertain the little ones. But we can recommend the following hotels for families:
Sharjah Grand Hotel 4*
Where is: on coastline Sharjah city on Al Khan street, 8 kilometers from the airport
What is good for families: babysitting service (12 hours notice). There are baby cots. Modern, comfortable, clean hotel, friendly staff. Good sound insulation. Very good housekeeping and service in general.
How to entertain kids: a heated pool with a water slide and a jacuzzi (there are always sun loungers, unlike the sea; the slide is turned on at 10 am, the temperature in the jacuzzi is about 38 degrees), as well as a children's pool, two tennis courts, table tennis, a games room with billiards And board games, Beach volleyball, water sports sports (safety or jet skis), kids club
Beach: private, clean, kid-friendly, waters clear. There are small fish and crabs in the sea (very amusing for children).
This is one of the most worthy and pleasant hotels in Sharjah on the first line, and with a child, it is probably better to go here.
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah 4*
Also a decent hotel! Directly "to the bone" family hotel.
Where is: on the coast, on the border of Sharjah and Ajman, 15 minutes drive from the airport
What is good for families: well-groomed and beautiful, cozy, clean territory with tables in the shade of palm trees and a clearing for children. The hotel is compact and big enough, but not particularly crowded and noisy. Friendly staff, including Russian speaking. There are baby cots.
Beach: it is its own (although it is small, about a hundred meters in total), and the waters there are sometimes dirty, as it is an artificial bay where water stagnates. So, in bad days you can go swimming away by taxi. Well, in good days, the beach is very good for young visitors - a good entrance to the sea and sand.
Entertainment for younger children: children's club "Aladdin" (with children's pool and playground)
Entertainment for older children: 2 swimming pools with water slide and jacuzzi, tennis courts, board games
Nutrition: six restaurants of different directions (international, Italian Cuisine, seafood, sweets and pastries). Diverse and good.
Be aware that there was a construction site next to the hotel in the summer and fall of 2014, which spoils the views and creates terrible noises. Not sure if the construction is finished at the time when you are going on vacation, check with the hotel staff (as the tour operator most likely will not warn you about this).
Lords Hotel Sharjah
As an option, in general, not bad, but there are some drawbacks. An option for a four or a three with a plus, but very inexpensive.
Where is: in the city center, next to Center Al Tawoon Mall and Sahara Center.
What is good for families with children: babysitting services (for a fee, and you need to order in advance, 12 hours in advance), there are shops nearby where you can buy food for the child (7 minutes walk to the supermarket, and right in front of the hotel there is a mini market, and also a fish restaurant). There are baby cots.
Entertainment for children: playground (albeit small) and a swimming pool under open sky with a frog,
Beach: public (to the beach 4 minutes walk)
Nutrition: how is anyone here. Someone says that it is quite diverse and tasty, someone does not think so at all
Minuses: The hotel has no territory at all, there is nowhere to take a walk.
If you are among those families who come to new country to go on excursions, and you are not particularly interested in intra-hotel entertainment, then you can be offered a very decent hotel Al Majaz Premiere Hotel Apartments. It is located in the city centre, on Corniche Street, next to Al Majaz Park. The hotel is mostly used by either families or business travelers. The main plus is apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms. In addition, cots and babysitting services can be provided. Plus very very nice and helpful staff. A five-minute walk is a large supermarket Carrefour, where you can buy anything at all. Near the embankment, colored fountains and a children's complex. A shuttle takes tourists to the beach. A very worthy option! 
Hotel from the same series - Copthorne Hotel Sharjah. Overlooking Khalid Lagoon within walking distance of shopping and entertainment centers. True, you still have to go to the beach. Very modern and beautiful hotel. 
But the main thing - there are excellent interconnecting rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people! What is nice, the condition of the rooms is quite decent, New furniture and plumbing. From the hotel to different days tourists are taken to local malls (for 45 dirhams per person) and every day a bus to the beach (to the paid beach of someone else's hotel for 35 dirhams per person - not ice). You can, of course, go to the free beach near the LuLu hotel - but this is not a very pleasant option - a piece of the coast, fenced with an awning and with a crowd of people. The easiest way is to go to AlMamzar Beach in Dubai (only drive about 20 kilometers, 5 dirhams per person or 30 per car).
It is not for nothing that Sharjah is chosen by lovers of a quiet contemplative pastime and families with children. This city has enough entertainment to keep you from getting bored, and at the same time it is avoided by noisy revelers.
The best holiday with children in Sharjah starts in Al Kasbah. This is a park area where most of the entertainment available in the city is collected. There are rides, a cinema, and ice cream stands. In the evening, the cozy lighting of the territory and fountains turns on, and a light show is shown on one of the walls of the buildings. Here you can also climb on the Ferris wheel and ride water taxis, and children can play and relax on the playground (15 AED for a day ticket). Also not in the park you will find a SPA-center, Gym, billiard room.
Utsav VermaContinue your family holiday with children in Sharjah with a visit Arabian Wildlife Center. Here, in a vast picturesque area, there are many animals that have arrived from different parts of the world. the globe, - from snakes and cheetahs to deer and wolves. There is also a petting zoo and a large walking area on the territory.
And what kind of vacation with children in Sharjah without visiting a local aquarium? It's incredibly beautifully designed, with giant pools and huge tunnels inside aquariums. The diversity of marine life is also very large.
Utsav Verma Holidays with teenage children in Sharjah are best to start with Al Jazeera amusement park which will please with numerous attractions, places for recreation, park areas, a golf center. This park is one of the most popular places among tourists.
It covers the area of the entire island in Khalid Lagoon. Thanks to the dense vegetation, it is not too hot there even in the strongest heat, and wonderful green lawns are a wonderful place for a family picnic. Al Jazeera has swimming pools, an artificial waterfall, a billiard room, a bowling alley and a video game parlour.
You can also come here with small children: there is a colorful amusement park and a small zoo where monkeys, deer and birds live. Passes through the entire park Railway, and on the lagoon you can swim in a boat. However, keep in mind that Tuesday is Women's Day in Al Jazeera, and the park is closed until 15:00.
A lot of pleasant emotions can bring you family entertainment areas in local shopping malls. There are cinemas, attractions, playrooms for children, and numerous cozy restaurants where you can dine with the whole family.
Family holiday with children in Sharjah is very economical compared to other popular resorts in the UAE. Here, in general, more low prices, and in addition, in Sharjah, children are provided with significant discounts on admission to all entertainment and cultural facilities.
23 October 2018, 15:48Sharjah is called the most family emirate, and not only because of the local "dry law". There are wonderful beaches, hotels are more affordable than Dubai, there are many opportunities for family holidays and entertainment for children. We have selected 9 places in Sharjah that will be of interest to children and adults.
Embankment of the Al Kasbah Canal
Al-Kasba canal connects two lagoons. Probably this the best place for an evening rest in Sharjah - you can go with children and with an adult company. There is a lot of greenery, playgrounds and attractions, including a 9D cinema, as well as restaurants, cafes and ice cream stalls. There are light shows in the evenings. The highlight of the waterfront is an outstanding local landmark: the Eye of the Emirates ferris wheel, which the locals simply call Big Wheel, “Big Wheel”. Despite the skyscrapers nearby, the cabanas offer a wonderful view of the bay and the city, especially at sunset. And at the foot of the wheel fountains beat, and which children love to splash.
We recommend taking a ride along the picturesque canal (starting at 4 pm) on a catamaran or cart, which can be rented as a whole, for the whole company. If you are interested modern Art Emirates, take a look at the Mariaya Gallery, where some exhibitions and other events are constantly held.
Working hours
- Saturday-Thursday from 10:00 to 24:00
- Friday - from 15:00 to 24:00
Ticket price
- playgrounds - 15 dirhams (266 rubles).
- ferris wheel - 15 dirhams for children and 30 dirhams (532 rubles) for adults.
- boating - 15 dirhams for adults and 10 dirhams (177 rubles) for children 4-15 years old.
Aquarium
Dive into the depths of the Persian or the Gulf of Oman without leaving the land - that's what the aquarium in Sharjah allows. You will see rare and well-known marine inhabitants - brightly colored fish and seahorses, soaring stingrays and dangerous sharks- in their familiar environment, surrounded by corals and colorful jellyfish. Moreover, you yourself will feel like a fish or a diver when you find yourself in a water tunnel.
An important plus: with a ticket to the Aquarium, you can go to the Maritime Museum in the neighborhood - it is dedicated to navigation, ancient ships and pearling.
The two-story Sharjah Aquarium can be called a marine reserve. It was conceived not only and not so much for the recreation and entertainment of people, but for the conservation of animals that disappear due to human activities. small size the building itself is compensated by an interesting company of inhabitants (more than 200 species) and a successful design: aquariums surround visitors from all sides and even from above, and rising to the second floor, where the outdoor pool is located, you seem to rise from the depths to the surface. Periodically, theatrical performances are held in the Sharjah Aquarium, which you can also go to with children. For kids, there is a playground outside.
Working hours
- Saturday-Thursday - from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday - from 16:00 to 22:00
- day off - Sunday.
Ticket price
- adult - 25 dirhams (446 rubles.)
- children from 2 to 12 years old - 15 dirhams (268 rubles).
wildlife center
If you relax only in green cities and on the beaches, you can never see the true nature of the United Arab Emirates - the Arabian Desert, where most of states. You can see everything with your own eyes in the Desert Park, which includes two museums and the Arabia Wildlife Center. It is often called the Sharjah Zoo, but this is an unusual zoo: there are people behind glass, and animals are practically free. The natural landscape has been recreated for them: sands, rocks, mangrove forests and lakes.
An important plus is a huge territory where there is always a place for a picnic, air conditioners work in the pavilions.
Among the desert inhabitants there are rare species that have not been seen in wildlife for many years. Someone is familiar to your child from other zoos - for example, a cheetah or a dune cat, and someone can only be seen in pictures or on TV. The crawling, hissing, and stinging inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula inhabit the terrariums; there was a place for ungulates, and for monkeys, and for touching flamingos. The smallest visitors usually cannot be pulled out of the Children's Farm, where you can feed domestic animals - goats, donkeys, sheep - or ride a pony.
It will be interesting for teenagers to go to the Botanical Museum or the Museum of Natural History - to look at meteorites and ancient shells, to conduct a couple of experiments.
Working hours
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday - from 9:00 to 20:30
- Thursday - from 11 to 20:30.
- Friday - from 14 to 17:30.
- Day off - Tuesday.
Ticket price
- adults - 15 dirhams (268 rubles).
- children from 12 to 15 years old - 5 dirhams (90 rubles).
- For children under 12 years old, admission is free.
"Al-Montaza"
Al-Montaza Park in Sharjah is a place to relax with young children who do not want to be dragged to large-scale Dubai water parks. And it’s also nice for adults to take a walk here - somewhere in the middle of a vacation, when you want to cool down. The park is laid out on an island in the Khalid Lagoon and consists of attractions, a water park and a green area. The water park at Al Montaza has just been refurbished and now features a hefty pool, new waterslide, play area and 35 water rides.
On land, children will want to drive go-karts and electric cars, play football, jump on trampolines, try carousels and slides. Moms with babies can retire to the feeding room.
An important plus is the maximum concern for safety: the park has clean water, lifeguards are at every turn, and there is even a full-fledged medical clinic.
When you ride and jump, go to the green zone - take a walk in the cool, have a bite to eat in a cafe, admire the hundred-meter fountain, which is located right in the lake. You can walk along the paths along the coast, or you can ride a bike or even take a sightseeing train. What is interesting - in the park "Al-Montaza", as a rule, there are no crowds of visitors.
Working hours
- every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ticket price
- 10 dirhams (180 rubles).
- to the water park - 120 dirhams (2140 rubles).
- children under 80 cm - free of charge.
Singing Fountains
Maybe the fountains in Sharjah are not as large as in Dubai, but they are no less fascinating. To see the water and light show, head to Al Majaz Park and wait until dark.
An important plus - the show of singing fountains is completely free.
Five-ten-minute performances last until midnight, with half-hour breaks (this is official information, in practice it happens in different ways), and each one is different from those that were before. The fountains rise, intertwine and fall, the wall of them is brightly illuminated by lasers, the audience sees magical pictures and whole stories in the water ... In a word, all descriptions of such a spectacle will be poorer than reality, you have to look at it.
Working hours
- every day from 19.30 to 00.00.
Science Museum
Don't know how to captivate your tomboy with science? Or maybe you yourself are a little lost when you have to answer insidious children's questions? In any case, you should go to the Science Museum - this is the smartest entertainment for children in the emirate. This is not even in Dubai. comprehend the world fifty interactive exhibits, a spherical cinema, science shows and private experiments help here, during which children have to independently work with models, preparations and equipment, pass tests for reaction or balance, and solve puzzles.
The Museum of Science presents almost all areas of knowledge, from architecture to physiology, all in the smallest details and everything is in action: in different corners something is constantly spinning, boiling and glowing.
An important plus is that even the smallest visitors will be interested in the Museum of Science: there is a playground for them.
It is the game that is the fastest and successful way learn anything, and it is possible that, having visited the Museum of Science in Sharjah, your child will choose not only a new hobby, but also a future profession. The motto of this museum is “Today a researcher, tomorrow a scientist”.
Working hours
- from 8 am to 8 pm
- Friday - from 16:00 to 20:00
Ticket price
Museum of vintage cars
A must to visit with the boys, who, perhaps, have no idea what Mercedes and Cadillacs looked like in the middle of the last century. Many of these cars belonged to the Sheikh of Sharjah, others have been donated to the museum by collectors. The exposure changes periodically. Everything is as good as new, it's hard to believe that they once drove through the streets!
An important plus is that a racing simulator works for teenagers and adults.
In addition to various brands of cars, the exhibition includes a 1930s fire truck, motorcycles from the United States and Egypt, as well as gas stations. I want to start all this beauty immediately, and especially for such moments, the museum arranged play area: there are cars in which everything can be touched.
Working hours
- from 8 am to 8 pm
- Friday - from 16:00 to 20:00
Ticket price:
- adult (over 13 years old) - 5 dirhams (90 rubles).
- children - free of charge.
Maritime Museum
This is today the UAE - the oil El Dorado, and millennia before that, the main local occupation was fishing and pearling. The descendants of ancient sailors have something to show the guests of Sharjah! The Maritime Museum exhibits traditional wooden boats, antique navigational instruments and fishing tackle, and even the fish themselves. Multimeda adds authenticity to the atmosphere - thanks to it, museum guests hear folk sea songs.
An important plus is that in the museum even a child can try to row with an oar, raise or lower the sail.
A special asset of the exposition is a collection of pearls and accessories for their extraction. The guides talk in detail about the secrets of processing pearls and the tricks that sellers use to sell the precious goods more profitably. Also in the Sharjah Maritime Museum there are special attractions for kids and a playground. Don't forget that with a ticket to the Maritime Museum you can enter the Aquarium!
Working hours
- from 8 am to 8 pm
- Friday - from 16:00 to 20:00
Ticket price
- adult - 10 dirhams (180 rubles)
- children (from 2 to 12 years old) - 5 dirhams (90 rubles)
- family (two adults, three children) - 25 dirhams (445 rubles).
Discovery Center
Another interactive museum where children learn while playing. You can experiment with its exhibits in every possible way, at the same time learning the laws of nature and secrets human body, wonders of technology and sports.
An important plus: a separate area is dedicated to games - there you can climb the "rocks", play a TV star or go shopping in a children's supermarket.
There is an art workshop for creative children, and for those who like to steer, there is a race track and electric cars: you ride slowly, but at the same time you learn the rules.
Working hours
- from 8 am to 8 pm
- Friday - from 16:00 to 20:00
Ticket price
- adult - 10 dirhams (180 rubles).
- children (from 2 to 12 years old) - 5 dirhams (90 rubles).
Sharjah is a resort located less than 30 km. away from bustling Dubai, but a completely different atmosphere reigns here. It is called the cultural capital of the country, which, of course, affects the features of recreation. Going to a resort like Sharjah on vacation with children, get ready for an interesting cultural program: older children will surely enjoy the sights of the city. However, all conditions have been created here for recreation with very young tourists: they will find a lot of entertainment. And the beaches of Sharjah with their white sand and gentle entry into the sea seem to be created for carefree children's games!
The climate in Sharjah, as in most areas of the UAE, is dry and hot - the outskirts of the city border on a real desert. However, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, where most of the hotels are located, the desert heat is not felt due to the pleasant sea breeze. However, in the summer months, when the heat often exceeds 40 ° C, it will be hard for adults, and even more so for kids. Therefore, a resort like Sharjah with children, as a rule, is sent either in March-April or in October-November. There is no excessive heat at this time, and the water in the sea is quite warm, especially in autumn. In winter, Sharjah is warm during the daytime, but it gets colder in the evening, and the water in the sea is cool for children's baths. But for sightseeing, this weather is just right!
What hotels in Sharjah are good for families with children? There are many hotels located in the business part of the city, but for a family holiday it is best to choose those built near the sea on the 1st coastline. The advantage of such hotels is their own beach. Of course, there are municipal beaches in Sharjah, which are practically not inferior to private ones in cleanliness and well-equipped. However, the entrance to many of them is paid, besides, women here are often forced to sunbathe in dresses, while on a private beach you can sunbathe in your usual swimsuit. In addition, when choosing a hotel for families with children in such a resort as Sharjah, you should not focus on the availability of the all-inclusive system - it is not popular here. More often offered board or half board.
What entertainment besides beach holiday, offers its young guests Sharjah? With a younger child, you can go to Al Majaz Park, where there are well-equipped playgrounds. Also, kids love to frolic under the refreshing jets of water in Splash Park, ride the rides in Al-Montaza Park, which is also equipped with a small water park. And the illusion of walking on the seabed in the Sharjah Aquarium will impress all family members. With older children, you should definitely go to Fort Al Hisn, where you can admire protective structures and a collection of antique weapons. It is worth planning a family excursion to the Desert Park, visiting museums, admiring rare desert animals, visiting a children's farm. In addition, at any time you can "break loose" in Dubai, where children of all ages are waiting for a lot of entertainment!
Among the advantages of a family vacation in Sharjah is the presence in the city of its own international airport, where direct flights from Moscow regularly fly - the flight time is only 5 hours. From many other cities in Russia there are direct flights to Dubai, from there - less than an hour on an inexpensive regular bus or about 30 minutes by taxi. And now you are already enjoying your vacation on one of the the best resorts UAE!
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