Sharjah is a comfortable beach holiday, the opportunity to visit local attractions. Over the past 10 years, many interesting objects have been built in the emirate of the UAE. One of them is the Sharjah Aquarium. This aquarium is often compared to the one located in Dubai. But it has its own characteristics – many types of marine life are presented here, there are interactive entertainment, a museum. Before going on an excursion, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with its infrastructure and directions.
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Location on the map, how to get there
The aquarium in Sharjah is located almost on the border with Dubai, in the Al-Khan area (Al – Khan). Here is the famous beach of the emirate. Located in Deira, Dubai. However, due to the complex transport interchange, it will be difficult to get from the metropolis to this area of Sharjah. On the same territory with the aquarium there are hotels Lavender, Al Bustan , Sharjah grand . If you choose to stay in one of them, you can walk to the aquarium. From other quarters and hotel complexes you need to take a taxi. The fare is 14-25 dirhams. The biggest cost will be when ordering a car from the eastern part.
How to get to Sharjah Aquarium, options:
- By taxi. A trip from Dubai will cost 50-80 dirhams. The reason is that it is necessary to go along the bypass, an additional fee is paid for crossing the border of the emirates.
- By bus. There is a bus stop next to the aquarium in Sharjah. Routes E303, E307A, E307, E303A, E306 pass through it. They follow from the central bus station of the emirate to Dubai metro stations.
- Pass the on foot. Address – Al Meena Street, Al Khan Area. You can walk from the center of the capital in 30-40 minutes. Closer will go from waterfront Corniche.
Before visiting, it is recommended to study the programs and exhibitions, the opening hours of the Maritime Museum. Entertainment and educational events are often held on the territory of the aquarium. Their program is presented on the official website. Reviews about the location and transport interchange are positive. You can get to the aquarium in Sharjah relatively quickly.
Description, infrastructure
The official opening took place in June 2009. The aquarium in Sharjah performs two functions – entertaining and educational. 20 aquariums have been built here, with a total capacity of more than 1.8 million liters of water. The complex is located on an area of 6.5 thousand m². Compared to Dubai in terms of these indicators, it is smaller, but the expositions are more interesting, there are interactive information monitors, opposite the Sharjah Maritime Museum (Sharjah maritime museum). The main task is to preserve rare species of animals and vegetation living in the Persian and Oman Gulfs in the UAE.
The company D J Willrich (DJW). Its specialists took into account the habitat characteristics of each species of fish, marine life flora. Therefore, all the inhabitants of the aquarium in Sharjah are active, then the created environment is as close to natural as possible.
About the infrastructure of the aquarium in Sharjah:
- About 20 aquariums have been installed, a through tunnel has been made in the main one.
- Each exposition has an interactive whiteboard that contains useful information about the inhabitants.
- An attraction has been made for young visitors; they can touch the marine abodes as food.
- In front of the building there are several statues of fish and other representatives of the marine animal world. Tourists love to take photos here, according to reviews, this is one of the most picturesque places in Sharjah.
- Projector attraction. A powerful projector is installed in one of the rooms, which broadcasts an interactive picture to the floor. Here young guests may run around behind fish .
Opening hours of the aquarium in the emirate of Sharjah are from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 21:30 to 23:30. The entrance ticket for an adult is 25 dirhams. Children from 2 to 12 years old – 15 dirhams. Young visitors who have not reached the age of two are admitted free of charge. Nearby is a large playground. But it is recommended to go to her only after visiting the aquarium in Sharjah. Otherwise, young visitors expend their strength in advance.
What to watch
Now the exposition contains more than 250 species of fish and other inhabitants of the oceans and the sea. Animals, fish and plants live here not only from the Persian Gulf, but also from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The most popular attraction is the shark tank. This is the largest aquarium in Sharjah and can be viewed in two ways. There is a comfortable ladder at the top from where you can see all the movements of the sharks. If you want to look at them carefully, it is recommended to go down to the underwater tunnel.
What else can be seen in the aquarium of the capital of the emirate Sharjah:
- Moray eels. They live in artificial reefs and atolls. But these are mainly nocturnal animals and are not very active during the day.
- Clownfish and seahorses. The most “sociable” inhabitants of the aquarium. They often swim up to the walls of aquariums, like to watch visitors.
- Mobula stingrays. They often rise above the water level, which amuses visitors.
There is a cafe here, but the assortment is small, so it is recommended to take drinks with you. Experienced tourists plan to visit the aquarium in Sharjah during the day, when solar activity is maximum.
The rooms are air-conditioned and always cool. To pay for the ticket, you can use cash or a bank card. For mothers with babies in the building there is a room for swaddling and feeding. There is free Wi – Fi, there is no additional charge for visiting the restrooms.