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Choosing where to stay in Sharjah is easier with a few facts in hand. You will find Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. Roughly 1.8 million people call Sharjah home.
For Sharjah, the usual airport is Dubai Airport (DXB). The straight-line distance from DXB to Sharjah is roughly 10 km. Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) also serves the area around Sharjah. Plan the road leg from DXB to Sharjah before you land; a booked transfer or a rental car are the usual choices.
The months with the kindest weather in Sharjah are November, February and December. Average highs peak at about 40°C in August. About 21 mm of rain falls in March, the wettest month. A light rain jacket earns its place in the bag in March.
Prices in United Arab Emirates are in the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). You will hear Arabic, Persian and English. The time zone in Sharjah is Asia/Dubai.
For Sharjah, this page compares partners for airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets. If you need airport transfers in Sharjah, compare the partners listed on this page before you travel. You book and pay on the partner's own site, and the partner provides the service. Always confirm the price, the cancellation terms and what is included on the partner's own page.
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 1.8 million
- Nearest airport
- Dubai Airport (DXB), about 10 km
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Currency
- the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic, Persian and English
- Calling code
- +971
- Best months for weather
- November, February and December
- Wettest month
- March (about 21 mm)
- Warmest month
- August (average high 40°C)
- Partner categories covered
- airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets