United Arab Emirates to Alexandria

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.

‘The Pearl of the Mediterranean’- Alexandria lies picturesquely on the coast of Mediterranean Sea. The second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, Alexandria boasts of a glorious history that dates back to 331 BC, the time when Alexander the Great founded it. The majority of the attractions of the city are those, which were established in ancient times. Some of the most poplar among them are Citadel of Qaitbay, Kom el-Shouqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Theatre and Presidential Palace. With a spellbinding collection of more than 1800 archaeological artefacts that belong to the Graeco-Roman period and Coptic and Islamic era, the Alexandria National Museum stands as one of the most amazing attractions of the city. Other interesting museums of the city are Graeco-Roman Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Royal Jewellery Museum. The presence of gorgeous bays and harbours adds immeasurable beauty to this city. The harbour of Abu-Qir and the crescent-shaped Alexandrian Eastern Harbour are the most ideal ones to visit. What’s more, the long coastal stretch from Maamoura in the east to the Agamy Beach in the west of Alexandria is speckled with a number of beaches that tempt tourists from all over the world. MakeMyTrip offers a range of Alexandria tour packages for making travel and stay convenient for visitors.