The Central Market is one of the most important tourist destinations in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is a major shopping hub where lots of goods – golds, gifts, and electronic goods.
Location and How to Get There
The Central Market or Blue Souq is located at downtown Sharjah, pretty near the Khaled Lagoon. It is along King Faisal Road at Al Majaz 1.
What to See There
The Central Market offers lots of interesting sights. For one, the shopping center imbibes an interesting Islamic design where 600 shops are spread out. It is divided into two clusters, which are connected by a tunnel. One is dedicated to all things imaginable – textiles, electronics, gifts, antiques, handicrafts, ornaments, carpets and rugs, cosmetics, furniture, bags, and perfumes among others. The other tunnel is dedicated to gold, jewellery, precious stones, and silver.
For another, it sells a lot of things that are unique and quite interesting. You will have a hard time choosing what to buy because of the countless options available. We didn’t mean that on a bad note. In fact, smart shoppers will have a wonderful time buying at the Blue Souq because the choices are endless. There is always something for everybody.
The Central Market has two floors. The lower floors will take you to shops that feature mostly precious stones and jewelries and gold and silver. The upper floor houses shops with household goods and gift items. If you ask which is more interesting among the two, the answer could be anything. The lower floor is amazing because of the items it carries but the upper floor cannot be left too far behind, especially since it offers the most astounding view of the shopping center from above.
History
The Central Market was established in 1979. Since then, it has remained the main shopping hub for Sharjah locals and tourists alike.
Cost
You must have enough money to buy the items you like if you decide to visit the Central Market. A trip to this hip shopping center should not be left out of your itinerary because this is where you can obtain the most interesting souvenirs.
Other Info
The Central Market is open everyday from 9 o’ clock in the morning till 1 o’ clock in the afternoon, then at 4 o’ clock in the after till 11 o’ clock in the evening. Most shops are closed on Friday until after 5 o’ clock in the afternoon.
Oh, food items sold at some of the shops at the Central Market are pretty interesting, too. They are delectable and will easily soothe your tired body while filling in your stomach with good food.
