Sharjah guide
🇦🇪 Packing List
What to pack for Sharjah
In March, Sharjah is typically warm, 18 to 30°c (18 to 30°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Sharjah essentials
- Weather: Warm, 18 to 30°C
- Light clothes
- Sunscreen
- Conservative modesty required — women cover shoulders, arms and legs. Men avoid shorts in heritage areas and mosques.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Excellent food safety standards enforced by Sharjah Municipality. All restaurants rated and inspected.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type G plugs (UK style), 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: UAE Dirham (AED)