A culinary journey in Sharjah

In order to enjoy a well-rounded experience of Sharjah, try its many exotic flavours. We bring a culinary route that you can consider on your next trip. Sharjah majestically presents a medley of exquisite Emirati flavours, savoured by both the locals and tourists alike. While this city may keep visitors engrossed with its unique history, a bonus is the amazing cornucopia of food options that truly engages and connects cultures.

With a vast selection of dining destinations, Sharjah will take you on a culinary journey from authentic traditional tastes to global cuisine. Here’s a culinary map to the best spots of Sharjah to enjoy a piece of its beautiful landscape with each bite.

Begin your journey with the popular leisure spot that houses a lush park, cosy cafes and myriad eateries and will leave you spoilt for choice. The family-friendly locale offers a lot of attractions and a huge range of well-known franchises to please every palate. Check out Al Fanar Restaurant and café for authentic Emirati cusine. Walk through the saffron coloured corridor to sample fresh grilled sea food, the truly local recipes of soothing lamb porridge, al harees and balaleet, a time-honoured breakfast dish with an unusual sweet and savoury flavour and lentil soups for a taste of the traditional in charming surroundings. There are a number of well-known family favourites at Al Majaz too, this is an ideal family dining location with something on the extensive list of restaurants to please everyone. After relishing a lavish dinner, catch a glimpse of the spectacular sound-and-light show at the Sharjah Fountain.

At Al Qasba, soak in a Venetian canal-side setting with more unique outlets to entice those looking to experiment with taste. With a number of popular cafes, restaurants and interesting attractions lining up this picturesque area, one could just sit back, enjoy delectable food and watch the world go by or have fun storming the range of restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

To name a few popular ones, there is the Shababeek (Lebanese), Sumo Sushi & Bento (Japanese), The Yellow Chilli by Sanjeev Kapoor (Indian), Gerard (French) and other options to choose from. There are also several old-favourite coffee shops and trendy cafes with a lip-smacking variety of flaky pastries and coffee to try with an exceptional view overlooking the peaceful waters of the canal as you watch the world go by.

Ask food connoisseurs and they’ll tell you that there’s no better way to experience food than eating like a local at street joints. Head to the Jamal Abdul Nasser Street—a street food haven, where you can sample traditional Emirati fare that makes eating out in Sharjah an authentic experience. Dig into the traditional Emirati and Middle Eastern Street food like shawarmas and falafel, and sweets like luqaimat. If you are missing home, grab a bite of spice-filled dishes from India including biryanis, grills and more.

Muweillah is a popular social media paradise, and brings out the hipster in you. Over 100 small boutique stores lure shopaholics to Muweillah. Quirky, fusion cuisine restaurants and cafes serve to tickle a global palate. Visitors here can experience a scintillating vibe; with outlets lined with outdoor seats, decorated with twinkling fairy lights and colourful artworks, here is Sharjah’s modern take on cuisine. The neighbourhood, sitting beside Sharjah’s famous university area sees a lively, young crowd.For more information, visit: https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Sharjah Tourism by Times Internet.Liked this article? Let your friends know