Sharjah is a city for leisurely walks. The main thing is to choose the right clothes for the hot streets. You can see the magnificent King Faisal Mosque next to Al Ittihad Square Park, the monument to the Holy Quran, the Arts Square with the Art Museum, and the ancient Al Hisn Fort. Here, the time is spent with profit and learning.

A self-guided stroll through the Heart of Sharjah, a historic part of the heart of the modern city, offers plenty of drama and color.

Every city has a place that sets the rhythm of its life and reflects its spirit. The Heart of Sharjah is a project woven into the very history and life of the emirate. It is the biggest historic preservation project in the region. It is planned for a 15 years period, to be completed by 2025. Along with it, the area with the most preserved historical appearance blossoms out.

Historic buildings in the center of the city are being restored and new ones are being built according to traditional architecture. This is how old buildings are transformed, and hotels, restaurants, cafés, art galleries, and markets are developed, allowing residents and visitors to explore the cultural and social life of Sharjah.

You can learn more about the fascinating history of the Emirate through the many city museums that are conveniently located in and around the Old City.

The Al Hisn Fort, for example, allows you to take a walk back in time and explore one of the most important buildings of Sharjah before the mid 20th century. It stands quietly and majestically in the heart of the city and is a reminder of the days when it was used as the seat of government, the residence of the Al Qasimi ruling family, and prison.

The Al Eslah School Museum is very popular with today's students. Al Eslah School was the first formal educational institution in Sharjah almost a century ago. Now it welcomes students from all over the region: a curiosity not only for the local children but also for today's students from other countries.

The heart of Sharjah is a place that offers a living history and stories of the past in many forms: architecture, streets, exhibitions, and traditions open to residents of the UAE and anyone interested in the Middle East.