Top Attractions in Sharjah
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- The Heritage Area has several worthwhile attractions and landmarks in the city. The Al Hisn Fort, House of Poetry, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Heritage Museum and Souq al-Arsa are a few of them.
- Sharjah Art Museum displays artwork of local and international artists. It hosts the Sharjah International Art Biennale, a bi-yearly exhibition of international contemporary art and performance.
- The King Faisal Mosque is a modern architectural gem. This mammoth mosque was opened in 1987 and is a gift from the Saudi Arabian King, Faisal. It has a capacity of 15,000 people with separate prayer rooms for men and women. The library with a huge collection of Islamic books is also a highlight of this mosque.
- Al-Mahattah-Museum is an erstwhile airport, the first in the gulf region. It was used as a staging post for commercial flights between India and Britain during the pre independence days.