Any holiday is incomplete without a little shopping. Sharjah has many shopping options from traditional souks to fancy modern malls.
You could shop for exotic antiques, handicrafts, jewellery, spices, incense, perfumes, clothes, and a lot more during your Sharjah holiday. With the wide options of shopping spots available in Sharjah, we have made things easier for you by listing down the 5 best places to shop in Sharjah.
1. Souk Al Shanasiyah
Souk Al Shanasiyah is one of the oldest and most vibrant souks of Sharjah. At this restored marketplace, one can see the artisans at work on one side of the shop and goods on sale on the other. Souk Al Shahasiyah is a part of the Heart of Sharjah project.
2. Central Souk
The Central Souk, also known as the Blue Souk is one of the most famous indoor markets in Sharjah. With over 600 shops selling everything from jewellery, carpets, antiques to electronic items and household. You would lose track of time shopping at this double storied building.
3. Textile souk
Locate close to the Central Souk is the textile souk. One can find premium quality fabrics from around the world here. This colorful place has an endless collection of a variety of fabrics in a variety of colours.
4. Souk Al Arsah
This 150 year old marketplace, once crawled with traders from the Arabian gulf and India. Now restored to provide the essence of traditional shopping with modern comfort. The small shops in this souk sell local handicrafts, antiques, spices, incense, perfumes, woven garment, jewellery etc.
5. Malls
The most famous state-of-art modern malls in Sharjah are, Sharjah City Centre, Mega Mall and Sharjah Centre. These malls feature many global brands, boutiques, entertainment activities, and restaurants.