Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
17 July , 2024 | 12 min
Sharjah National Park is the largest public park in Sharjah Emirates. Originally, the park was established as a public park and over the years it has been developed to a modern park. The park's design is a fusion of ethnic Arabian style and European design.
Today, the park features a lot of amenities to entertain the visitors especially those visiting the park as a family with children. There are several reasons why visitors are attracted to this park among them it has well maintained and stunning landscape décor, spacious spaces for picnicking and children playing area. Besides, there is also a mini zoo in the park which is an ideal place for children to visit.
If you are traveling to Sharjah from different nation to spend your holiday in the emirate, you will be required to apply for the Saharjah tourist visa.
Sharjah National Park is located at E 88, Sharjah United Araba Emirates. It is 27 kilometres from Dubai International Airport and 4 kilometres from Sharjah Airport.
There are several attractions at this park which are main tourist attractions no matter you age. Here are those attractions.
You can spend time watching as the ducks swim in Sharjah National Park. It is a serene spot in the park which is surrounded by lush greenery and there are sounds of nature making ideal place for relaxation.
If you are visiting the park with children you should ensure you visit this spot for the kids to have a chance see the ducks up-close. The park allows visitors to feed the ducks which is fun but you should feed them the correct feed.
You can visit the mosque in the park for a prayer or reflection. The mosque is design is a reflection on traditional Islamic elements.
If you are in the park and need to perform the prayers you should enter into the mosque because it is open for visitors anytime of the day. The established of mosque in this park highlights the significance of religion practices in Sharjah and spiritual ambiance.
Children love to visit this spot in the park to see different iconic building across the world. It is an ideal place for visit even for the adults. Here, you will get to learn about different famous building you may not have heard of.
You will get to learn about different building architectural marvels though in miniature versions. You should not forget to take pictures to refresh you memory.
Although the zoo is small it is habitant to several animals. It is well maintained zoo and the animals which are kept here are exotic birds, reptiles and small mammals.
Among the animals you will see are peacocks parrots, turtles, rabbits, deer, goats, sheep, ponies and guinea pigs.
The other attraction is playground which is designed to suit an ideal place for children to play. It is spacious and with amenities such as swings, rope ladders for climbing exercise, slides and jungle gyms.
The children will be entertained and have fun at this playground and interacting with other children.
You can engage into various activities at this park. Here are some of those activities.
There are several spots in the park where you can have picnic with your family. These spots have amenities such as picnic tables and are shaded. You can also find a spot under the trees in the park and settle down there for picnic as you enjoy the views of the park and fresh air. You can bring your own rugs and picnic baskets with food.
You can visit the park with friends for barbecuing experience. Barbeque areas are spread out in the park and with all necessary amenities such as grills, seating areas and other facilities. It is a great place for a weekend getaway with your family or friends where you visit the park cook and dine outdoors as you have fun.
There are well established cycling and jogging track in the park. If you are looking where to work out in Sharjah this is the park to visit. You should bring your own bicycle and stick to the cycling tracks and not divert to other parts of the park.
Various festivals and cultural events are hosted at the park and open for visitors. You can attend a concert, traditional show or art exhibition in the park.These traditional shows are meant to showcase the emirate culture and traditional to the visitors.
The best time to schedule your visit is during winter season when the weather is favourable for outdoor activities in Sharjah. You can also visit the park during summer season but best time to visit is from 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm when the temperatures have dropped.
The ticket price of Sharjah National Park is AED 6 for adults and children. It is free for children below 5 years.
This Park is conveniently located in place which is accessible easily. Here are the means of transport you can use to reach Sharjah National Park.
You can rent car in Sharjah and drive to the park. It is most convenient way to get to the park especially if you are visiting with your family or can book for private transfer. The park is around 20 minutes’ drive from central Sharjah based on traffic. You should drive via Sharjah-Dhaid Road (E88), near the intersection with the Emirates Road (E611).
You can board a bus to the nearest bus station Jubail Bus Station in central Sharjah. From there you hire taxi to the park or board local bus heading Sharjah-Dhaid Road.
You can hail a taxi from the streets in Sharjah to the park or book ride through ride-hailing apps. The drivers know where the park is located all you have to do is tell drive to get you to Sharjah National Park.
Even if you are looking for a place to relax the park has well maintained lush greenery and picturesque landscapes thus ample place for relaxation. You can also check out Sharjah Safari Park for unique experience.
Yes, you can bring your own food to the park.
The ticket cost for Sharjah National Park is AED 6 for adults and children older than 5 years.
The best time to visit Sharjah National Park is during winter season.
Sharjah National Park opening hours are from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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