What to do in Sharjah when it rains
When Sharjah turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Wadi Helo Bronze Age Tomb X6R9+78 - Al Kitab Suburb - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Wadi Al Helo Archaeological Site X6R9+59R - Unnamed Road - Al Kitab Suburb - Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
- حصن بن عيسى الذباحي Unnamed Road - X6R9+68G - Al Kitab Suburb - Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
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