Where is Sharjah city, the emirate's capital, located?

Location of Sharjah City and other features

Sharjah City, the capital of the third-largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is strategically located on the Arabian Gulf. Extending approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) along the coast, it lies between two lagoons. As one of the emirate’s major cities, Sharjah is bordered by Dubai to the south and Ajman to the north, forming Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area.

Al Khan suburb and Al Layyah are located southwest of Sharjah City, separated from it by a creek. Due to its prime location on the Arabian Gulf and its numerous economic, social, and other advantages, Sharjah is one of the most populated cities in the UAE, ranking third in the country for total population. Within the emirate, Sharjah City holds the top spot in population distribution, with 1.6 million residents as reported in the Sharjah Census 2022.

The climate is another advantage that Sharjah City owes to its strategic location. Like other cities in the emirate, Sharjah has ideal weather in winter and warm summers. While enjoyable all year-round, the best time to visit Sharjah is between November and April, as daytime temperatures range between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Despite temperatures reaching 41 to 43 degrees Celsius between June and September, the widespread availability of air conditioning throughout the city ensures a comfortable and memorable visit.

Furthermore, Sharjah City’s diverse environment is another feature stems from its unique geographic location. This diversity manifests in its lakes, ponds, mudflats, salt pans, coastal sand dunes, green spaces, and beaches. Notably, Sharjah hosts the Wasit Nature Reserve in the Al Ramtha area, northeast of the city. As the only reserve within the city’s boundaries, it is considered as the green lung of Sharjah due to its vegetation cover that helps mitigate the effects of global warming and purifies the air from pollutants.

Distance between Sharjah City and other cities in the Emirate 

Sharjah City, the largest in the emirate, boasts a strategic location that ensures easy access to various cities and regions in the emirate, including the Central Region and the East Coast. Below are the distances between Sharjah and other cities and regions in the emirate:

Distance between Sharjah City and the Central Region

In the central region, Al Dhaid area lies approximately 60 kilometres east of the capital of Sharjah, reachable by a short drive from Exit E88 (Sharjah-Al Dhaid Road). More towns include Al Badayer, in the Madam area, and Mleiha, near Jebel Fayah south of Al Dhaid, both approximately 65 kilometres southeast of the capital. Moreover, the Nahwa Enclave is located around 138 kilometres east of Sharjah City.

Distance between Sharjah City and the East Coast

the east coast, Dibba Al-Hisn is adjacent to the Gulf of Oman around 90 minutes away from Sharjah City. Khor Fakkan, known as the “Bride of the Eastern Coast” in UAE, is located 137 kilometres to the capital’s east. Kalba, 120 kilometres east of the capital, is the largest city in the emirate before reaching the border with Oman.

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