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For the kids · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

6 Things to Do in Sharjah with Kids

Al Noor Island leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Sharjah follows, ranked by real visits.

Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.

  1. Al Noor Island

    Park & nature

    Al Noor Island is a peaceful escape in the heart of Sharjah, accessible via a bridge from the Buhaira Corniche.

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  2. Al Ittihad Square Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Al Ittihad Square Park is a well-maintained green space located in the Al Soor district of Sharjah, offering a tranquil escape from the city's hustle.

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  3. Lou Lou beach

    Park & natureFree entry

    Lou Lou Beach is a coastal park nestled in the Al Khaledia Suburb of Sharjah, providing a tranquil retreat from the city's hustle.

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  4. Prison Island Sharjah

    Entertainment

    Prison Island Sharjah is an interactive entertainment venue that challenges groups to solve puzzles and complete missions in a simulated prison environment.

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  5. Adventureland

    Entertainment

    Adventureland is a vibrant indoor amusement park located on Levels 1 and 2 of the Sahara Centre in Sharjah.

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  6. Grand Sahara Cinema

    Entertainment

    Grand Sahara Cinema is a popular multiplex located within the Sahara Centre shopping mall in Sharjah.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 44 Sharjah places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in Sharjah are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is Sharjah good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in Sharjah?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Sharjah for the full set.

How many days do you need in Sharjah with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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