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Old Oct 17, 2005, 4:39 pm
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I'm going to be spending some time in the Middle East, and will be flying about on Air Arabia. That means I'm going to be spending time around SHJ. Any recommended places to stay, especially near the airport? And how's the city? Any reason to linger there?
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Old Oct 17, 2005, 4:57 pm
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Originally Posted by 365RoadWarrior
I'm going to be spending some time in the Middle East, and will be flying about on Air Arabia. That means I'm going to be spending time around SHJ. Any recommended places to stay, especially near the airport? And how's the city? Any reason to linger there?
It's number 3 or so out of the Emirates, but everyone I know from Sharjah (including members of the Sharjah royal family) prefers Abu Dhabi (for political reasons) and Dubai (when politics is not at play and they want to be at play). Two days in Sharjah was enough for me .... but I guess it depends on how much time you have and what you want to do.
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Old Oct 21, 2005, 6:02 am
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About the only fun thing for a westerner there is the mall. The American University is pretty cool too. But you'll probably want to drive to Dubai for other activities.
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Old Oct 29, 2005, 12:03 pm
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Originally Posted by 365RoadWarrior
I'm going to be spending some time in the Middle East, and will be flying about on Air Arabia. That means I'm going to be spending time around SHJ. Any recommended places to stay, especially near the airport? And how's the city? Any reason to linger there?
Having lived in Sharjah for 6 years, I do suggest you visit University City, the Heritage area and museum. There isn't a good hotel at the airport and the best postioned hotel for getting to Dubai would be the Millennium on the Buheira Corniche, which is the nicest part of town.
Have a nice stay.
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