10 Best Picnic Spots in Sharjah

List of best Picnic Spots in Sharjah: The cultural and literature hub of the United Arab Emirates is not just famous for the cultural heritages and museums it comprises. It has millennial parks that have equal cultural importance and are renowned among the residents of Sharjah. If you have been there, plan to be there, or are there for work, don’t forget to spend your time in these 10 best picnic spots in Sharjah.

10 Picnic Places To Relax in Sharjah With Your Family

Spending time in the serene beauty of Sharjah will leave you enthralled and far away from all kinds of stress & tension of life.

1. Sheets Park, Sharjah

This great manmade park is located in Khorfakkan, Sharjah where there is something for everyone. There is a dedicated place for the sports people who would like to have some sweat and the pleasure of playing their favorite game in the park. Sitting idle in picnics can be mundane, but parks that have a lot of activities to do for all ages are a must-visit!

You can enjoy a barbeque here after paving your way through 506-meter walking pathways that provide breathtaking views from 30m above the rocky landscape! If not mini-hacking, then you can also enjoy the 25-meter-high waterfall that is man-made!

• Location (Full Address): 76VP+7M4 – Shees – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: While some people say that Shees Park’s ticket price is free of cost, according to the site, it costs AED 5
• Timing: 8 AM – 10 PM (GST, Daily)

2. Arabian Wildlife Center

A wildlife center as a picnic spot is a unique and great place to spend family time. Arabian Wildlife Center, Sharjah not only has a wildlife sanctuary but it has a children’s farm that lets children get close to the pet animals and let them feed them with guidance over them.

It has botanical gardens and also separate picnic areas where you can set your belongings on the grassy area and enjoy relaxation time after viewing all the flora & fauna.

• Location (Full Address): Al Dhaid Road, Interchange 9, Sharjah Rural – Sharjah – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: AED 15
• Timing: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 AM to 6:30 PM

Friday- 2 PM to 6:30 PM

Saturday, Sunday: 11 AM to 6:30 PM

Closed on Tuesday

3. Sharjah National Park

A 6,30,000 square meter park has a lot of attractions including a miniature city with mini trains which will help you to roam this big park, saving you time to explore the park. You can set your mat or foldable table with ample food and barbeque while enjoying the serene beauty. Even the children can have fun in their play areas while you rest in the pretty shade of a tree.

• Location (Full Address): E88 – Al Qarayen – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: AED 6 for adults

Free of children below 5 years

• Timing: Sunday to Wednesday: 8 AM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 10 PM

Thursday to Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM

4. Al Ittihad Square Park

This park is filled with serene beauty and the needful amenities like cafes & supermarkets. It also has beautiful fountains which provide visitors with picturesque areas. You can jog over the 2.5 km stretched park and also find a place to immerse in a mindful yoga session.

This is a great place to plan your picnic in Al Ittihas Square Park in Sharjah. Enjoy the peace while having fun with your family and friends.

• Location (Full Address): Al Ittihad Monument – S105 – Al Soor – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: Free of Cost
• Timing: Open 24 hours

5. Al Ghafia Park

Located behind the Eid Prayer Ground, this place is far from the daily hustle and bustle of the city which makes it a perfect spot for a family getaway picnic. You can enjoy the peace of the busy life and give quality time to your family which you can store in your camera or memories and treasure every day.

Take a stroll or play ice pice and enjoy!

• Location (Full Address): Sharjah – 193 Street – Al Ghafiya – Al Riqa Suburb – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: Free of Cost
• Timing: 8 AM to 9:45 PM

6. Al Nahda Park

A renowned public park, Al Nahda Park is ideal for picnics as it is surrounded by a lot of activities to engulf you. A basketball court, soccer field, outdoor gym stations and whatnot! Spend a peaceful time there with lots of food to chump on and when you would like to stretch your body, get up and hit the outdoor gym stations or any other field of your choice.

If you have children, you can take this time to teach them sports in the park and have a match with them while your loved ones will cheer for their children because they are the real kings and queens of the family’s heart!

• Location (Full Address): Al Nahda – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: AED 15 for adults

AED 5 for children

7. Al Majaz Waterfront

Great for all ages, Al Majaz Waterfront has a great water fountain show that everyone can enjoy in their free evening time. Not only this, you can come here in the mornings and spend a peaceful time away with your family while returning home by witnessing the beautiful night-fountain show. It has parks dedicated to children, a mini golf where you can golf-your heart out and a mini train to explore the park that is around 2 lakh square feet.

• Location (Full Address): Beside Al Taqwa Mosque – Corniche St – Al Majaz 2 – Al Majaz – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: Free of cost. But if you want to entertain yourself and your family with other activities present in the park, you will need to pay a fee.
• Timing: Sunday to Thursday- 6 AM to 11:30 PM

Friday- 9 AM to 1 PM

Saturday- 9 AM to 12 AM

8. Al Montazah Park

Although this is an amusement park with various slides and rides, it also has a 50,000 square meters area for picnics. So, you can bring your items and sit in these areas to relax after enjoying the adrenaline rush from the rides. You can also cool yourself with the water-themed park and then come back to have evening snacks before going back to the pavilion.

• Location (Full Address): Opposite the Flag Island – Al Jazeera Park – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: AED 30 – AED 120
• Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM (Daily)

9. Al Safya Park

This park is famous for its basketball court and football field where you can unleash the sport animal living within you. As Al Majaz Park is often chosen over Al Safya Park, this place becomes less crowded and has more space for setting a picnic table.  While it can cost a little more in Al Majaz Park to access the sports areas, you can freely enjoy the fields in Al Safya Park by paying just AED 3 which covers the park.

• Location (Full Address): Al Majaz 3 – Al Majaz – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: AED 3
• Timing: Weekdays- 8 AM to 10:30 PM

Weekends- 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

10. Abu Shagara Park

It is a vast park area with [laygrounds for children, sports fields for adults and children and cleanly maintained sports for picnics. So if you are in Sharjah don’t forget to come here and spend quality time with your family. It also has cafes where you can get refreshments after a long match or play in the slides.

• Location (Full Address): Bu Shaghara – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
• Entry Fee: A pass is required
• Timing: 6 AM to 10 PM (Daily)

Conclusion

Visit any one of these parks in Sharjah and you will have the best time with your family and cherish them forever. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get to Sharjah park to enjoy your heart out with your family and friends!