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Sharjah has some decent places to eat for visitors, and as with the other parts of the UAE, much of the best cuisine on offer is international.
Note that Sharjah is dry, which means that no alcohol is served in any of the city’s restaurants, including those located inside hotels.
Near the airport
Aside from the odd roadside café or service station, there are very few restaurants of note within easy reach of Sharjah airport.
The Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club (www.golfandshootingshj.com, +971 6 ) has a recently-built, attractive restaurant serving international dishes. The club about 2 km from the airport and the taxi fare should be around Dhs 40-50 ($11-$13.60) and take no more than 15 minutes each way
Further afield
The best places to eat in Sharjah can be found near to the main tourist areas such as Qanat al-Qasba, the Khaled Lagoon and the Heritage Area. All the usual fast food outlets are also present in Sharjah, including McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut and Subway – most of these can be found inside the larger malls.
Buhairah Corniche
Khaled Lagoon
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This promenade along the edge of the Khaled Lagoon is lined with many small restaurants and cafes. They’re the perfect place to pick up a snack or sit out for a coffeee.
Shiraz
Millennium Hotel ((+971 6 556 6666)
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On the first floor of this five-star hotel on the Buhairah Corniche, Shiraz has a deserved reputation for serving excellent Iranian food.
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Qanat al Qasba (+971 6 556 6577)
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Cosy interior and spacious terrace overlooking the Qanat al Qasba waterway. Serves a range of Mediterranean and North African foods.
Omar’s
Qanat al Qasba (+971 50 507 8809)
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Located in the Qanat al Qasba and boasting a large outdoor seating area, Omar’s serves up Egyptian dishes for those wanting a taste of the Middle East.
Clay Oven
Between Buhairah Corniche and Qanat al-Qasba (+971 (0)6 556 2312)
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Authentic and good-value Indian food, with tandoor dishes a speciality.
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