Sharjah to Mali

Sharjah is the beautiful capital city of Sharjah emirate. And it is the third largest and the most beautiful city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is the major part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. It is situated along the northern coastal area of Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a main hub for culture and industry, it contributes to almost 7.4% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah covers an almost 235 km² area and has a population of more than 800,000 in the year 2008. Some of the major notable city centres in Sharjah include Abu Shagara, Maysaloon, Al Qasimia, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Layyeh (Government Buildings), Al Taawun, Al Yarmook, Al qasbaa, Al Rolla and many others. The city experiences a hot desert climate with mild winters and hot summers. Al Hisn Fort, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Bait al-Naboodah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah Archeology Museum, Sharjah Desert Park, King Faisal Mosque, Al-Qasba and Eye of the Emirates, Al-Mahattah-Museum and many others are major tourist attractions that attract a large number of travellers across the country. There are some famous restaurants such as Mushmaool Arabic Grill Restaurant, Seashells, Al Reem Suites Shrjah, Syed Al Biryani and many other offer delectable cuisines to its travellers. One can find number of mid-range hotels such as Holiday Inn Sharjah, Radisson Blue Resort, Lou' Lou'a Beach Resort, Al Reem Suites, Sharjah and many others that provide high-class staying facilities to its travellers. The city is well-linked with all kind of transport services and one can use public transport to explore the city conveniently. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the most famous and trustworthy web portal where you can get detailed information about the city. Here, you can do online air ticket booking as it just need to follow few simple steps. MakeMyTrip.com offers numerous discounts on each air ticket and make a plan for economical trip. Get ready to grab amazing moments with your family and friends in Sharjah.

Among the biggest countries of Africa, Mali is tucked in the western part of the continent. This landlocked country faces a hot, dry climate. Bamako, the capital city, lies along the banks of River Niger. National Museum of Mali here houses 3000 exhibits of ancient artefacts. The tallest building in the nation, BCEACO Tower dominates the city’s skyline while the pre-colonial mud-brick mosque, Grande Mosquée de Bamako stands in stark contrast. A number of restaurants dot the city centre with San Toro restaurant serving authentic local cuisine. Le Byblos and Bla Bla Bar are the best pubs to enjoy the local nightlife scene. The city of Timbuktu is a must-visit. This ancient centre of Islamic scholarship is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia are three of the oldest mosques here. Another ancient city, Djenné, is famous for the Great Mosque of Djenné that is considered the pinnacle of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. The mosque is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Hombori Tondo, about 370 km from Timbuktu, stands as the highest point in Mali with an altitude of over 1500 m above sea level. This rocky peak marks the end of the Cliffs of Bandiagara, which are surrounded by Dogon villages. To explore the best of Mali, book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip.