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Culture
It is a well-known fact that Sharjah was named as the 'Cultural Capital of the Arab World' by UNESCO in 1998. The city is keeping its heritage alive through the artwork and history displayed at several museums and exhibitions. An exclusively devoted zone known as the Sharjah Heritage area is famous for its museums, which are among the best in the United Arab Emirates.
The city of Sharjah is also a major tourist destination which is renowned for its multi-cuisine restaurants which are located in popular hotels and a large variety of exciting things to do. The city which overlooks the mystical Persian Gulf offers so much right from its rich heritage to modern tourist attractions.
Galleries
Maraya Art Centre
The Maraya Art Centre is a popular non-profit art gallery in Sharjah which was founded in the year 2006...
Sharjah Art Foundation’s Art Spaces
Established in 2013, as a venue for the Sharjah Biennial 11, the Sharjah Art Foundation’s Art Spaces consists of 5
Festivals
Sharjah Ramadan Festival
Ramadan is the holy month in the Islamic calendar. The date of Ramadan varies every year but generally...
Sharjah Arts Biennial
Since 1993, the Department of Culture and Information of Sharjah annually organises the International...
Museums
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Following renovations, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization was relocated to the historical hub of Sharjah on...
Sharjah Heritage Museum
The Sharjah Heritage Museum displays objects and articles that depict the culture and distinctive customs of Sharjah...
Exhibitions
Sharjah International Book Fair
The Emirate of Sharjah annually hosts an international book fair to promote the love for literature among people...
Expo Centre Sharjah
The Expo Centre Sharjah is a unique and one of its kind facilities in Sharjah. Founded in 1977, the Expo centre is...
