Sharjah Private City Tour from Dubai: Masjid Al-Noor & Souq

Sharjah's oldest quarters tour: mosque, centuries-old souq, historic Persian trade route

A private, guided tour from Dubai hotels to Sharjah's historic center covers five stops in five hours: Masjid Al-Noor mosque with a guide explaining Islamic practice; Sharjah Fort; Souq Al Arsa, a roofed market with coral brick walls and wooden doors; the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization; and Souq Al Jubail, the fish and produce market on the Corniche. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai are included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and four other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sharjah's cultural landmarks

• Pickup from Dubai hotel
• Visit Masjid Al-Noor mosque
• Tour Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
• Explore Souq Al Arsah market
• Visit Sharjah Fort Museum
• Shop at Souq Al Jubail market
• Return to Dubai hotel

The experience

The tour opens at Masjid Al-Noor, the Mosque of Lights on Al Buhaira Corniche, where a mosque representative walks you through the building and explains Islamic beliefs and cultural practices. The architecture draws from classical Ottoman design, with the scale and detail of Istanbul's Blue Mosque. From there, the guide takes you to Sharjah Fort, an interactive museum that stages the emirate's history, then to Souq Al Arsa, a covered market where merchants from Persia and India once traded. The souq keeps its original character: solid wooden doors, coral brick walls, hanging lanterns, and shops selling pearl chests, copper coffee pots, perfume bottles and incense. A café in the center serves Arabic coffee. A traditional candy shop stocks sweets to take with you.

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization holds thousands of rare Islamic artifacts and covers the faith's science, discoveries and art across centuries. Your final stop is Souq Al Jubail, the fish and produce market on Corniche Street, where 67 meat and poultry shops, a fish department and 212 fruit and vegetable stalls serve residents and visitors. The whole route runs five hours from hotel pickup in Dubai to drop-off, with a professional guide who speaks your language and handles all transport.

What’s included

• Private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• entry to Masjid Al-Noor, Sharjah Fort, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Souq Al Arsa and Souq Al Jubail.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Insiders Tourism LLC

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who can explain the history and faith behind each stop, rather than walking the souqs and museum on your own. The five-hour pace fits the stops without rushing, and the pickup from your Dubai hotel means no separate transport to arrange.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is Masjid Al-Noor and what happens when we visit?

Masjid Al-Noor, the Mosque of Lights, sits on Al Buhaira Corniche and draws its design from classical Ottoman architecture like Istanbul's Blue Mosque. A mosque representative meets your group, explains Islamic beliefs and cultural practices, and walks you through the building.

What can we buy and see inside Souq Al Arsa?

Souq Al Arsa is a roofed market with air-conditioned alleyways, solid wooden doors, coral brick walls and hanging lanterns. Shops sell pearl chests, copper coffee pots, jewelry, perfume bottles and incense. A café in the center serves Arabic coffee, and a traditional candy shop offers sweets.

How long is the tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs five hours from hotel pickup in Dubai to drop-off. Included are private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, though alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

Do we need to dress a certain way to visit the mosque?

Conservative dress is highly recommended when visiting Masjid Al-Noor. The guide can advise on what counts as respectful attire before you enter.