Stretching across 2590 sq.km and lying in the heart of the UAE, the city of Sharjah has made a remarkable impact by winning "The Cultural Capital of the Arab World" Award for the year 1998.

This enchanting city offers a lot to see. Here the modern and advanced city, with high rise buildings, beautifully juxtaposes itself with traditional atmosphere.

The city - the 3rd largest of the Emirates, encompasses some of the finest scenery of the country. Its geographical layout - with both an East and a West Coast, makes it easily accessible for trade and commerce. Furthermore, Sharjah's geographical location between East and West makes it a vital transit point for many International flights.

Sharjah - in close proximity to other Emirates

Located in the center of U.A.E, the distance to Dubai is just a 15-min drive (i.e. 15 Kms. approx.) connected by one of the most advanced road networks in the country. Abu Dhabi, just a 90-min drive away, is about 200 km from Sharjah and 185 kms. from Dubai.

This enchanting city treasures traditional market places, artcenters, museums, ornate mosques, humanitarian centers, unspoiled beaches, lush green parks and amusement centers for families, etc

Foreigners enjoy a superb lifestyle with excellent accommodation, leisure and sports facilities, education and health services. International fairs, including book fairs, textile fairs, etc. are held each year attracting thousands of people.

Sharjah, one of the largest cargo hubs in the world is the key commercial center in the Middle East, having both natural assets and a well-developed infrastructure. In 1995 the SAIF Zone ( Sharjah Airport International Free Zone )was established on 10 million sq.m. of land. Investors flock into the emirate as its free zones offer them lease on land, along with other tax free benefits.

Sharjah has traditionally been a trading point, thanks to its strategic location at the cross roads between East and West.

For centuries Sharjah has been an important sea port for trade & commerce in the gulf region. Today it has evolved in its strategic role with its modern airport and sea ports. Sharjah Airport was the first Category II airport in the Arabian Gulf with an annual capacity of over 2 million passengers. It is the main exporting airport for sea-air cargo in the United Arab Emirates. The emirate boasts of having ports both on the Arabian Gulf on one side and another on the Indian Ocean.