How different is Sharjah from Dubai?

Question

How different is Sharjah from Dubai?

Answer 1

sharjah is very peacefull city then dubai dubai is very expensive then shj in dubai there are good places for going out good malls but there are very much traffic people are afraid for traffic jam ,

sharjah is for living not very much expensive then dubai  

Answer 2

I think of it as the old and the new.  I feel it's very different.  Dubai has all the big 5 star hotels, while Sharah has much older hotels and buildings.  It's much less expensive to live, but the travel time back to Dubai is crazy.

Answer 3

VERY

Answer 4

Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and a bit more conservative than Dubai and the history and traditions are still well preserved. For example: Sharjah is the only emirate where alcohol is not allowed. You find a bit more of the local culture of the UAE here in Sharjah.

There are also great malls (like Sahara Centre) and lovely places to see (like Qanat Al Qasba). The rent in Sharjah is also still much lower than in Dubai. The only real problem that I experience in Sharjah is the traffic to Dubai. However, I still prefer to live in Sharjah because I love the more rural feel of this emirate! I think it depends on your personality - the real City-Lover will definitely prefer Dubai but the person with a love for more quiet and peace would probably prefer Sharjah.

Answer 5

Dubai is the business hub of the United Arab Emirates and thus tends to be a busy place with lots of crowd and traffic! Dubai is far more developed than Sharjah. Sharjah is more like the traditional place it has been for ages and with a bit more industrial in outlook (Specially the area behind the Cricket Stadium). Sharjah is about 10 min drive from Dubai and not as busy as Dubai. The cost of living in Dubai is much higher than that of Sharjah due to which many people reside in Sharjah but work in Dubai. Dubai is the heart of commerce and tourism so you will find plenty of landmarks and hot spots for tourists at Dubai. Burj ul Arab, Jumaira Beach, Palm Jumaira, Madinat ul Jumaira, Ibn Batuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Al Wafi Centre and so on are all worth visiting in Dubai. Well in Sharjah, there is the Gold Souk and the Cricket Stadium and like I can't remember any more worthy landmarks.  So to summarize, Dubai is a happening place while Sharjah is comparatively peaceful. Beware: The traffic is Dubai is terrible!!!