16 hr layover in Sharjah airport: what to do?
Apr 28, 2011, 8:26 am
#1
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16 hr layover in Sharjah airport: what to do?
I have a layover from 4pm to 8am in Sharjah airport. Is there anything I can do in that time or is the best option the lounge? I assume there is a pay lounge? I'm a Singapore citizen so should be able to get a visa at the airport.
Flying Air Arabia SYZ>Sharjah>AMM
Thanks.
Flying Air Arabia SYZ>Sharjah>AMM
Thanks.
Apr 28, 2011, 5:26 pm
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The lounge is crap. Although they did have a shower when I was there, but that was it. One hard couch from what I remember
I would definitely get a hotel in Sharjah.
I would definitely get a hotel in Sharjah.
Apr 30, 2011, 2:03 am
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If you have that long and are not too tired, why not do a tour of Dubai? It's less than an hour away, you could see some sites, grab dinner and then go to a sheesha place until late night before your flight or get a hotel.
May 10, 2011, 11:47 pm
#6
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Thanks for all your help. I booked a hotel (Rayan Hotel Corniche US$45 from booking.com) in Sharjah which was perfect for my needs. Next to the Museum of Islamic Civilization so I managed to do some sightseeing before dinner and an early night before leaving for the airport at 6am the next morning. This was an unplanned stopover and I needed to do this as cheaply as possible. Thanks again.