Sharjah Maritime Museum was built in 2009 and tells the story of the development of seafaring in the region, whose origins date back to 4000 BC. Pearl and fish hunting was the dominant industry in the Emirates until the mid-1970s and gave rise to many coastal settlements such as Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The discovery of oil, natural gas and the development of industrial pearl farming led to the decline of traditional industries. Seafaring in the form it functioned in the past is now just a matter of history and nostalgia.

Al Qasimiyah: Traditional Arab ship anchored in front of the museum building.
The Pearl: One of the oldest pearls in the world.
Asamaa: The ship serves those interested in sightseeing cruises.

Part of the Sharjah Maritime Museum complex is also the aquarium world Sharjah Aquarium with more than 20 exhibitions and 150 species of fish.

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 — 14:00 and 21:30 — 22:30

Adult (from 13 years): 10 AED (approx. 3€)
Child from 2 to 12 years: 5 AED (approx. 1.5€)

Taxi: Sharjah Maritime Museum