The Cultural Capital
Sharjah Museums & Other Cultural Centres
Compact in size, Sharjah brims with cultural offerings. The Emirate has 17 museums, a prestigious annual International Book Fair and the Sharjah Biennial, held from March to June.
The hotel’s location within the Heart of Sharjah makes this a natural starting point to discover the architecturally acclaimed heritage buildings of the Sharjah Arts Area, where the Sharjah Art Centre for the Art of Arabic Calligraphy and Ornamentation offers a visually engaging introduction to our artful heritage.
Especially popular with families, glimpses of the past are artfully displayed at the Sharjah Heritage Museum. A walk along the Corniche leads to the gold-domed Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, one of our most celebrated arts institutions.
A mere 8-minute drive or 2 km from the hotel, Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation is a fascinating destination for those interested in the rich cultural heritage of Islam. With exhibits ranging from Islamic calligraphy to ceramics, coins, textiles, and manuscripts, this museum offers a unique insight into the Islamic world.
Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation opens Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Admission into Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilisation is AED 10 for adults, AED 5 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for children below 2 years old.
Located outside the city, the Mleiha Archaeological Centre is a 1-hour drive or 65 km from the hotel. Uncover the rich history of Sharjah and the UAE at this museum that showcases the region’s pre-Islamic, Islamic, and modern history through exhibits of archaeological artefacts and interactive displays.
The Mleiha Archaeological Centre opens Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Admission into Mleiha Archaeological Centre is AED 10 for adults, AED 5 for children ages 2 to 12, and free for children below 2 years old.
Moreover, guests booked in Al Bait Heritage Room, Al Bait Heritage Suite, Chedi Suite and Chedi Grand Suite can enjoy one-time complimentary entrance to the Sharjah Al Hisn Museum, Bait Al Naboodah Museum, Al Eslah School Museum, Sharjah Heritage Museum, Emirates Handicraft Centre and Traditional Games House per stay.
