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The total population of the emirate is more than 800,000 people. Administratively, Sharjah Emirate is divided into the city of Sharjah, an enclave Omani in the Madha territory and an exclave Nahwa within the boundaries of the said enclave.

With its splendid marine sceneries and paradisiacal climate, Sharjah is a wildly popular tourist destination. Apart from being a famed recreation area, Sharjah is notable for its architecture and culture spots in traditional Arabian style; port Khalid and an international airport make it extremely easy to reach which brings even more tourists to Sharjah. A vivid example of such sights are souqs ? original Arabian markets in special Islamic style, educational establishments, elegant and prosperous mosque render the emirate a major tourist destination.

Sharjah is an important point of federation economical strategy in terms of recreation resources. Millions of tourists come to Sharjah yearly to enjoy the sunny beaches with soft golden sand, groovy nightclubs, luxurious and affordable hotels and heavenly delicious food. But keep in mind that possession, sale and consumption of hard drinks is banned in Sharjah. But if you drive 170 kilometers from your Sharjah accommodation you will find yourself in the capital of the UAE ? Abu Dhabi, where tourists can acquire and consume just as much alcohol as they can put up with. 

The Emirate of Sharjah has some beautiful city parks like Al Buheirah Corniche and Al Jazeirah Fun Park, where tourists can spend a few hours walking in the shade of exotic greenery and smell fragrant and salty ocean breeze.

The Emirate of Sharjah has no dearth of chic accommodation spots; even if it is high season, you will get a chance of finding some hot deal for a single, double room or a suite in a hotel to match your tastes and pocket. Choose from such hotels as Embassy, Spark Residence, Millennium, Lords Beach, Sharjah Grand Hotel, Carlton Al Bustan, Beach Hotel Suites, Radisson Sas, Reserve Now, Arabian Beach, Coral Beach Resort, Marbella Resort, Holiday International, Tulip Inn, Pangulf, Royal Crown, Al Maha Regency, Sharjah Premiere Hotel & Resort, Sahara.