- Sharjah or Dubai - where are the ideal beaches?
- Shopping in Arabic
- Architectural landmarks
- Entertainment
The United Arab Emirates is a country that has very sharply entered the circle of tourist powers, striking the imagination of guests with the pace of development, technical innovations, endless shopping and entertainment complexes and ultra-modern architectural masterpieces. It remains to choose - Sharjah or Dubai, each of them has prepared so many wonders for guests that there will be enough memories for a year in advance, until the next meeting.
And yet there is a difference between the resorts, and therefore the contingent of tourists on them is different. Let's try to analyze and note what are the attractive moments of staying in Dubai, and what will surprise Sharjah, which is called Anti-Dubai for the complete absence of alcohol and hookah, the requirement for chaste clothes in the city and on the beaches.
Sharjah or Dubai - where are the ideal beaches?
The beach areas of Sharjah are the first among the Emirates, so, at least, tourists who have studied the resorts of this country assure. The city has white sandy beaches, the purest waters of the Persian Gulf, emerald green palm trees, a gently sloping bottom, so the resort is suitable for families with children.
Dubai and the beaches are a strange union, on the one hand, there is always sunshine in this city, on the other hand, strong winds interfere with sunbathing in winter, and merciless heat in summer. The coastal strip is very long, but not all of it is accessible for recreation, or rather, it is accessible, but for money. But in return, cleanliness and beauty, sunbeds and palm trees, lawns and drinks are promised.
Shopping in Arabic
Sharjah, like many other major cities in the UAE, has entire shopping districts. The main market of the city has beautiful names, Blue Souk, Sharjah Souk, and offers goods at quite reasonable prices. Many shops can be found in the area of Alt-Fahda street, tourists also like to walk around the "thematic" markets - Fish, Textile, Gold and Iranian.
A paradise for a shopaholic - this is the title of Dubai, since the prices are quite democratic, since there are no import duties and VAT, the choice of goods is huge, there are seasons of discounts. The city has a huge number of shopping and entertainment centers, the most important of which is ready to offer even a small ski complex.
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Architectural landmarks
Dubai
Of the masterpieces of modern architecture in Sharjah, the attention of tourists is attracted by the majestic mosque, named in honor of King Faisal, since he became the main patron of construction. The following sights of the city are also good: Meredzha, an old district; Watchtowers located on the coast; a monument erected in honor of the Holy Quran; monument to Progress (!).
Dubai impresses with a large number of modern architectural structures; it has its own business cards known far beyond the UAE, for example, the tallest building on the planet - Burj Khalifa, or the Rose Tower hotel. But there is another page of the capital of the emirates - these are the old quarters, the most vivid impressions are left by Deira with its numerous eastern markets, in the Shingada region you can see baghdirs, the so-called wind rolls, which served to cool dwellings in the old days. You can get acquainted with beautiful examples of ancient Arab architecture in the Bastakiya region, where one of the oldest fortifications in the country, Al-Fahidi, is also located.
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Entertainment
Sharjah guests love to walk in the National Park, where the most popular entertainment is radio-controlled models of boats and cars, as well as cycling along specially laid trails,among which there is even a "tunnel of fear".
Things to do in Sharjah
There are even more bright and unforgettable entertainments in Dubai than Sharjah; in the capital you can go for a walk through the city's architectural masterpieces or to the famous Dubai Fountain, where a light and music water show is organized every night, striking the imagination. The Wild Wadi Water Park is another gathering place for tourists, both adults and young people. Together with children, you can visit the Dubai Zoo or Aquarium, an entertainment complex that will introduce you to the world of the underwater kingdom.
In Dubai, unlike its “colleague” Sharjah, you can bypass nightclubs, cafes and hookah bars. Most often, you don't have to go far in search of a club, they work at many hotels.
Things to do in Dubai
No doubt, both the one and the other resort of the Emirates amazes, surprises, delights. The nuances of relaxation allow each of the potential guests to make their choice in advance. That is why the Dubai resort is especially attractive for tourists who:
- want to relax in the capital;
- adore modern architecture;
- admire the extraordinary fountains;
- willing to spend a lot of money on souvenirs.
Travelers can go to Sharjah who:
- dream of cultural recreation;
- love white beaches and gentle slopes;
- cannot live without walking around the markets;
- they adore old streets and buildings.
