Market guide Shinasiyah in Sharjah

The Emirate of Sharjah, or as it is called the World Book Capital, is famous for its many cultural and heritage landmarks, as it includes a variety of markets that meet the residents’ basic and recreational needs, and perhaps the old Shinasiyah market is one of the most famous markets in the Emirate of Sharjah, so let’s go we explore it together!

The Shanasiyah market

The Shanasiyah market in the UAE is considered one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the Middle East. Excavations and excavations in the area between the Sharjah Fort and the Corniche revealed the foundations of the old market dating back to the fifties of the last century, and it linked the roofed market in the Al Marija area to the Al Shuwaihean area.

Re-Create the market

In fulfillment of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the Union and Ruler of Sharjah, “May God protect him”, and as an embodiment of the vision of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) aimed at developing the emirate and its tourism and economic facilities, a project to rebuild the market on the foundations that were discovered has been launched.

It was called the Shinasiya Market, as it was called previously, in relation to the merchants coming from the Shinas area, as this wonderful market is considered one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the region.

Al-Shinasiyah Market Stores

The market includes a variety of shops that meet the needs of its various visitors, and the following are the most prominent shops of Souq Shinasiyah and the most important information related to it:

Asha Spices Organic
Stitch for modern and classic dresses, elegant evening wear, and distinctive accessories
Things store for furniture, jewelry, collectibles and decorations, in addition to accessories, antiques and gifts
Al-Kandora House for Gulf Men’s Wear
Jadaria Perfumes
ART utensils for household utensils, coffee pails, trays and kitchenware
La Botica de Gelato ice cream shop
Qushar for clothes, accessories, household items, stationery and gifts, in addition to antiques and traditional gifts

Restuarants

There is also a group of cafes and restaurants in the Shinasiya market that cater to different tastes, as it offers a varied menu of delicious food and drinks, and below we will mention the most famous cafes and restaurants of the Shinasiya Market and its most important information:

Richeo’s Cofee

This place offers the finest and most delicious coffee in an elegant atmosphere rich in heritage and tradition, where you can meet with loved ones and friends while savoring delicious coffee and eating some fresh baked goods, snacks and delicious desserts.

Contact: 0770 555 06

Arab Tea House Restaurant

This restaurant is distinguished by its embodiment of the authenticity of Emirati cuisine and civilization, starting from the traditional wooden seats, passing through the scent of burning frankincense, to the sound of traditional Emirati music.

Contact: 06 561 2686

Al Qaffal

Al Qaffal Restaurant offers a variety of dried and salted marine products in the traditional way. If you are looking for the best seafood restaurants in Sharjah, we recommend that you go to Souq Al Shanasiyah Restaurant “Al Qaffal”.

Location

The location of Souq Al Shanasiyah in Sharjah is strategic, as it is located specifically on Corniche Road in the heart of Sharjah, in the Al Mureija area.

Opening time

Below we will put in your hands the working hours of the Shinasiya market stores, in addition to the opening times for the restaurants of Souq Shinasiyah:

Shops
- Saturday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Restaurants and cafes
- Sunday – Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday – Saturday: 08:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Contact number

For more information and inquiries regarding the location of Souq Shinasiyah in Sharjah, its stores, restaurants, etc., we recommend that you contact the following number: