A walk through the Heart of Sharjah will reward visitors with a glimpse into history, while outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy an exciting 4-wheel drive through the dunes before relaxing on the white beaches or snorkeling through the clear blue waters offshore. Come and let's visit a few of the half-day tours 1. Desert Safari From Sharjah Spend a thrilling evening exploring the Arabian Desert during this evening excursion from Sharjah. Hop in a 4x4 vehicle and crash through the golden dunes with an experienced driver, go sandboarding, and ride a camel all before dinner. Then, at a desert camp, enjoy a feast on a barbecue buffet dinner while watching live performances including belly dancing and whirling dervish-style tanoura. 2. Sharjah City Tour Travel from Dubai to Sharjah with your guide to discover the cultural treasures there. See the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, with its more than 5000 artifacts spanning centuries of civilization. Next, stop at the lovely beach area that runs across the border between Sharjah and neighboring emirate Ajman. Stop and admire the King Faisal Mosque, see Emerati architecture at Nabooda House, then finish your tour at the market. 3. Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Old Sharjah Sharjah prides itself on being the steady-as-she-goes emirate, but don’t let that dissuade you. It's confident, worldly, multi-dimensional, interesting, and definitely less noisy than its cousin down the road. Join me on a wander down the shaded laneways and in and out of old houses and new spaces. Together we'll explore what remains of the old part of town. There are houses and mosques, museums and galleries, palm trees and pearl merchants, all waiting for you. 4. Pearls Kingdom Water Park Great fun, over 35 slides, and countless happy memories are what make up the crux of Pearls Kingdom. Full access ticket to Pearls Kingdom - including rides & attractions. Great fun with over 36 slides & rides. Every Tuesday is Ladies Day. 5. Sharjah Aquarium & Maritime Museum Enjoy Sharjah’s most interesting marine stories and explore the Emirate's rich marine heritage which was collected and documented by Sharjah inhabitants; the sea played a significant role in their lives. 6. Sharjah Art Museum Visit the Arabian Gulf’s biggest art museum without transport or ticket worries with this Sharjah Art Museum experience from Sharjah. Skip cabs and public buses, and travel to the museum with ease. Enjoy ample time to explore the three floors of Arabic and Middle Eastern art, including paintings by leading artists, contemporary art, and rolling exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, photography, and more. Upgrade for door-to-door hotel transfers from Dubai.   7. Sharjah Mleiha Desert Half-Day Tour Enjoy a desert trip focused on history and nature—rather than camel rides and Bedouin-style camps—on a half-day private tour from the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah's desert. See prehistoric artifacts, view the remnants of an early desert fort and Stone Age tombs, look for fossils, and drive across huge dunes to see the rock formations known as Camel Rock and Fossil Rock. Includes entrance fees, guide, air-conditioned transport, and choice of departure times. 8. City Sightseeing Sharjah Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Explore the United Arab Emirates' cultural capital from atop a double-decker sightseeing bus. Set out on a hop-on hop-off tour through the city, stopping at 21 various locations along the way. Learn about the third-largest emirate and its vast history as you travel and disembark at as many stops as you like. Shop for rugs at the Blue Souq, wander the white sands of Ajman, see eagle rays and jellyfish at the Sharjah Aquarium and take in a fountain show synched to music. Your pass is good for 24 or 48 hours, depending on which option you choose. 9. Sharjah Calligraphy Museum Experience the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum the easy way by pre-booking admission and adding optional transfers for extra convenience. Save the hassle of buying your entry ticket while you’re in the UAE, and simply head inside on your preferred day to admire the displays of Arabic calligraphy past and present, and chart the history of this ancient art form. Upgrade to include handy door-to-door hotel transfers from Sharjah or Dubai.