General Info

Sharjah is one of the oldest emirates and its history can be traced back to about 5000 years. The city was also one of the wealthiest in the world due to its rich natural resources. The city has the hot desert type of climate which has warm winters and hot summers. The city is also the main headquarter of Air Arabia which operates as a low-cost airline in the Middle East.

The Emirates of Sharjah has major exclaves such as the Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn which are popular among the tourists, other than the different places to visit in Sharjah. Sharjah city borders Ajman to the north and Dubai to the south. The city is a chief destination for commerce, education (Sharjah University) and culture in the Arab world.