Visit Sharjah This Summer For 18 Curated Escapes Including Beaches, Art & Heritage Stays

If your idea of summer fun doesn’t include melting into your car seat, then Sharjah has a plan. The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has rolled out a stunning collection of 18 family-friendly spots that offer everything to make your Summer fun. Think scenic beaches, lakeside views, boutique retreats, indoor culture hubs, and good old-fashioned peace. Forget the clichés, Sharjah is flipping the script this summer.

A Classy Way To Beat Sharjah Summer With Breezy Beaches & Marine Adventures

 

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When the thermostat hits sky-high numbers, the coast comes calling.

• Khorfakkan Beach:
  Framed by the Hajar Mountains, this beach offers a unique ambience and stunning views. Go jet-skiing, try padel, or just kick back at one of 21+ restaurants and cafés lining the shore. Murals, boat tours, and shaded spots, it’s family time done right.
• Al Heera Beach:
  More chilled, less crowded. Ride along the beachfront cycle track, watch the sunset, or unwind at its 17 retail and dining outlets. It’s Sharjah’s longest beach and tailor-made for lazy days.
  

Both beaches host the Marine Summer Camp, inclusive of kayaking, beach football, swimming, and more. July sessions happen at Al Heera, while August heads to Khorfakkan. Showers, family cabanas, and plush seating make long beach days comfortable and easy.

Urban Cool By The Water

• Al Majaz:
  It delivers all the right feels with shady green corners, fountains, boat rides, and nearly two dozen food joints. It’s the kind of place where you can walk, eat, sit, repeat.
• Al Qasba:
  With 21 buzzing eateries and tons to do, this spot is where the cool crowd chills without melting. Bonus: Masrah Al Qasba is bringing Pinocchio to life from 29–31 August—perfect for wide-eyed kids and grown-ups chasing childhood feels

Waterpark Goals & After-Dark Fun

Just across from Flag Island, Al Montazah Park is giving families a reason to play hard and stay late.

• Pearl’s Kingdom:
  Sharjah’s biggest waterpark has over 35 attractions, including splash zones and slides for every age group.
• Island of Legends:
  Fairground feels and storybook rides? Yes, please.
  

The bonus? Ladies-only days, midnight closing hours, and weekend performances mean no one gets bored, even after sunset.

Heritage Hideaways & Luxe Retreats

If you want more hush than hustle, the Sharjah Collection by Shurooq brings boutique staycations that blend culture, luxury, and nature:

• Kingfisher Retreat, Kalba:
  Waterfront tents in a mangrove forest. Accessible by boat or golf cart. Yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds.
• Al Faya Retreat:
  Restored stone buildings with saltwater pools, desert views, and a spa so private you run it yourself.
• Al Badayer Retreat:
  A desert fort with plunge pools, camel rides, and firelit amphitheatre nights.
• Najd Al Meqsar:
  A 100-year-old mountain village provides winding trails, peaceful dams, and ancient rock carvings.
• Al Rayaheen Retreat:
  Hidden heritage houses are wrapped in serene, traditional design.
• The Chedi Al Bait & Serai Wing:
  Five-star heritage luxury in the Heart of Sharjah. Think restored pearl merchant homes, private jacuzzis, and summer offers that include heritage tours and waterpark access. The definition of staycation goals.

Culture, Indoors And Out

 

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Sharjah’s cultural scene refuses to snooze, even in summer.

• House of Wisdom:
  Kids’ camps with AI, folklore, and creative thinking.
• Al Noor Island:
  A shaded butterfly paradise with 70,000 plants and Insta-worthy paths.
• Maraya Art Centre & 1971 Design Space:
  Exhibitions, summer camps (starting 14 July), and eco-art like Niche by Nuhayr Zein.
• Heart of Sharjah:
  This isn’t your typical tourist spot; it’s the UAE’s cultural soul. Go for souqs, art galleries, and restored architecture.
  

Also Read: Sharjah Is Getting A 2-Km Long Green Oasis! Say Hello To Khalid Bin Sultan Eco-City

Explore Without Breaking A Sweat

Mleiha National Park makes archaeology cool again.

• Love your history without the heat? The Archaeological Centre’s got 210,000 years of it, all under one blissfully air-conditioned roof.
• More of an outdoorsy type? Take sunset walks on fossil trails, go full zen with stargazing, or chase adrenaline with paragliding, and it’s all 30% off till 30 September. Win-win.

Sharjah’s Summer Story Is Just Getting Started

Sharjah’s not just surviving summer, it’s serving. From beachy bliss and heritage hits to mountain chills and culture fixes, this city’s giving you every reason to swap your sofa for sandal. 

Cover Image Courtesy: Al Noor Island/Website