Sharjah

Souq al-Arsa
10am to 1.30pm, 4 to 10pm
in the Heritage Area

Souq al-Arsa is considered the most atmospheric souq in the United Arab Emirates: authentic antiques, handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs for a much better price than in Dubai.

Sharjah Mega Mall
Immigration Road
5742574
Sat to Wed 11am to 11pm, Thu 11am to 1am, Fri 2pm to 1am

luxury shopping center with more than 140 international shops and the Lebanese Beyrouth Restaurant

Sharjah Central Souq (Blue Souq, New Souq)
9am to 1.30pm, 3 to 10pm

The Central Souq is one of the best souqs in the United Arab Repubic, specialising in carpets from Iran, Afghanistan and Turkey, pashminas from Kashmir ans silver jewellry from Oman and Yemen. In the Gold Center corner of Sheikh Humaid bin Sar al-Qassimi Road and Al Wahda Roas there are plenty of stores selling gold jewellry.

Khlas Malaki Dates
Corniche Road
5738383
Sat to Wed 9am to 1pm, 4pm to 8pm, Fri 4pm to 8pm
near Marbella Resort

sweet dates, packed into small boxes, a nice souvenir