--- title: Sharjah Stories | Culture description: Culture | Here you’ll find the latest facts, experiences and ideas for an incredible adventure in Sharjah --- [![Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017%20Landing%20Pages/sharjah_logo_NEG_RGB.png?width=198&name=sharjah_logo_NEG_RGB.png "Sharjah")](https://visitsharjah.com/) ## Sharjah Stories Here you’ll find the latest facts, experiences and ideas for an incredible adventure in Sharjah. Edit Header BG Image - Blog ### Select category - [Things to do in Sharjah (18)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/things-to-do-in-sharjah) - [Family (14)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/family) - [Sharjah City (14)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sharjah-city) - [Adventure (12)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/adventure) - [Culture (12)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) - [Heritage (11)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heritage) - [Mleiha (9)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/mleiha) - [Art (8)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/art) - [Fun (7)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/fun) - [Emirate of Sharjah (6)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/emirate-of-sharjah) - [Heart of Sharjah (6)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heart-of-sharjah) - [Lonely Planet (6)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/lonely-planet) - [Tourist (6)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/tourist) - [Museums (5)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/museums) - [Places to see (5)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/places-to-see) - [Best places (4)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/best-places) - [Dining (4)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/dining) - [East Coast (4)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/east-coast) - [Events (3)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/events) - [Nature (3)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/nature) - [Eco-friendly (2)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/eco-friendly) - [Hotels (2)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/hotels) - [Khalid Lagoon (2)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/khalid-lagoon) - [Shopping (2)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/shopping) - [Al Noor Island (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/al-noor-island) - [Conde Nast (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/conde-nast) - [Dinning (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/dinning) - [Sharjah Mosque (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sharjah-mosque) - [Sightseeing (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sightseeing) - [Social (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/social) - [Souqs (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/souqs) - [Visiting (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/visiting) - [Wildlife (1)](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/wildlife) Show all [Heritage](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heritage) [Heart of Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heart-of-sharjah) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) 29 Dec ## [A journey of discovery](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/places-to-visit-in-sharjah) Join 7-year UAE resident, and first time Sharjah visitor Oksy Kelvisch (@oksyvlogs) as she discovers with fresh and eager eyes just what makes Sharjah a cultural capital of the Arab World. From luscious landscaped gardens and spectacular musical fountain shows to one of a kind museums, Oksy has everything you need to get your 2020 travel plans started. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/places-to-visit-in-sharjah) [Heart of Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heart-of-sharjah) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) [Dining](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/dining) 15 Dec ## [F1H2O World Championship 101](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/f1h2o-start-your-engines) Who are the competitors? Where will they race? Andy Marty (@andympics), curator of popular blog The Travel Hub, gives you the lowdown on one of Sharjah’s biggest sporting events. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/f1h2o-start-your-engines) [Fun](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/fun) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) [Sharjah City](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sharjah-city) 30 Oct ## [A trip to the oasis of knowledge and enlightenment](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/a-trip-to-the-oasis-of-knowledge) Literature blogger Meghana Rao (@megsblogged) brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair – explaining how H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi vision of an “oasis of knowledge and enlightenment” is brought to life through inspiring and internationally-renowned guest authors, actors and speakers. With over 2000 publishers and ranked as the 4th largest book fair in the world it is most definitely a spectacle not to be missed. Get Meghana’s lowdown and plan your visit now! [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/a-trip-to-the-oasis-of-knowledge) [Heart of Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/heart-of-sharjah) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) [Dining](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/dining) 26 Sep ## [One coffee, and make it snappy!](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/cafes-in-sharjah) Want to know how to capture that Mocha moment? Searching for that perfect sugary snap? Then look no further than Lifestyle blogger and cafe aficionado Abeer Acero *(@lookingforabura)* who hits the streets of Sharjah to showcase her top five instagrammable coffee shops in Sharjah for that hashtag worthy (espresso) shot. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/cafes-in-sharjah) [Tourist](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/tourist) [Things to do in Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/things-to-do-in-sharjah) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) 2 Jul ## [Events To Attend in The World Book Capital](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/events-in-sharjah-wbc) Immerse yourself in the plethora of events and workshops on offer in Sharjah this year as part of World Book Capital 2019. From Arabic calligraphy exhibitions to storytelling festivals, check out travel expert Natasha Amar’s (*[@thebohochica](https://www.instagram.com/thebohochica/?hl=en)*) in-depth guide to everything on offer. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/events-in-sharjah-wbc) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) [Sharjah City](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sharjah-city) 2 Jul ## [Cultural Leadership: Sharjah’s award-winning journey](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/sharjahs-award-winning-path) Book enthusiast Ramsha Ahmed (*[@thebooknookae](https://www.instagram.com/thebooknookae/?hl=en)*) chronicles the history of this unique award, from its inception to the internationally acclaimed – and vital global literary platform – it is today, as well as Sharjah’s 2019 achievment. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/sharjahs-award-winning-path) [Things to do in Sharjah](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/things-to-do-in-sharjah) [Culture](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture) [Sharjah City](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/sharjah-city) 2 Jul ## [Sharjah is Named the 2019 UNESCO World Book Capital Unveiling an Iconic Monument and Huge New Library](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/unveiling-an-iconic-monument-and-huge-new-library) Architecture graduate and travel blogger Memo Zambrano ([*@heymemozam*](https://www.instagram.com/heymemozam/?hl=en)) explores Sharjah’s new monument by internationally-acclaimed artist Gerry Judah. Join Memo as he explores the new site and delves into the plans for the exciting House of Wisdom opening in 2020. [Read More](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/unveiling-an-iconic-monument-and-huge-new-library) [All posts](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/all) [Next](https://blog.visitsharjah.com/en/tag/culture/page/2) Sign up for our newsletter, to stay up to date with Sharjah Tourism. Copyright © 2026, Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). All Rights Reserved.