Souqs · Sharjah
Sharjah Livestock Market
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Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 44 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Sa-Th,PH 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- 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. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Wheelchair Partly step-free Source: osm
- Elevation 57 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Agree a price before anything is wrapped, and expect stalls to close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
- Gold and pearls are sold against paperwork here. Ask for the certificate rather than taking a description on trust.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 13 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 11 km
- 24 mfrom Sharjah · 24 km
- 25 mfrom Ajman · 23 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Sharjah Livestock Market
Sharjah Livestock Market is a souq in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Th,PH 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Sharjah Pygmy Zoo, Al Sajah Ladies Park and Al Badaia Palace.
At a glance
- Souqs · Sharjah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Sharjah Livestock Market?
No — approach is asphalt at 44 m (source: osm).
What are the opening hours at Sharjah Livestock Market?
Sa-Th,PH 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Sharjah Livestock Market?
Typically October–April for souqs. Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
How long do I need at Sharjah Livestock Market?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Sharjah Livestock Market?
About 57 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Sharjah Livestock Market?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3050, 55.6025 — near Sharjah Pygmy Zoo, Al Sajah Ladies Park and Al Badaia Palace.
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