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Wildlife & Reserves · Sharjah

Sharjah Aquarium

مربى الشارقة للأحياء المائية

Photo: Fossil fish and seashells at sharjah aquarium by ahmed1251985.jpg · Ahmed1251985 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

10 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
  • Opening hours Sa-Mo,We,Th 09:00-19:30; Fr 15:00-20:00; Tu off Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
  • Facilities Parking 33 m · Food nearby 31 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
  • Wheelchair Partly step-free Source: osm
  • Elevation 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

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Safety notes

  • Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
  • Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 16 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 12 km
  • 12 mfrom Sharjah · 9 km
  • 26 mfrom Ajman · 21 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Sharjah Aquarium

Sharjah Aquarium is a nature reserve in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Mo,We,Th 09:00-19:30; Fr 15:00-20:00; Tu off; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Ali Bin Rashid Square, Sharjah Maritime Museum and Al Khan Beach.

At a glance

  • Wildlife & Reserves · Sharjah
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Sharjah Aquarium — Fossil fish and seashells at sharjah aquarium by ahmed1251985.jpg
Ahmed1251985 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Sharjah Aquarium — Fossil fish in limestone rock at sharjah aquarium by ahmed1251985.jpg
Ahmed1251985 · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Sharjah Aquarium — Sharjah Aquarium - panoramio (1).jpg
Jaseem Hamza · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Sharjah Aquarium — Sharjah Aquarium - panoramio (10).jpg
Jaseem Hamza · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours at Sharjah Aquarium?

Sa-Mo,We,Th 09:00-19:30; Fr 15:00-20:00; Tu off (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.

When is the best time to visit Sharjah Aquarium?

Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.

How long do I need at Sharjah Aquarium?

2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Sharjah Aquarium?

Parking 33 m · Food nearby 31 m (source: osm).

How high is Sharjah Aquarium?

About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Sharjah Aquarium?

In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3304, 55.3583 — near Ali Bin Rashid Square, Sharjah Maritime Museum and Al Khan Beach.

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