Sharjah's cultural gem, the Central Souq, affectionately dubbed the Blue Souk, is on the brink of a makeover. The Sharjah City Municipality unveiled an ambitious renovation plan on Wednesday ...

More impressive than the deals and stalls is the building itself. The ornate blue mosaic tiles on both sides of the split building are picture-postcard examples of traditional art and architecture, ...

A look at the lure of the landmark Blue Souq for residents and tourists alike The Central Souq in Sharjah, which opened in 1978, continues to be one of the hottest shopping destinations for gold ...

About Sharjah: Shoppers’ paradise. No single place in Sharjah is as popular as the Central Souk or Souq al Markazi. Glittering gold and diamonds in exquisite designs, hand-made carpets in silk ...

The Central Souq (also known as the Blue Souq due to the colour of its domes) was built in 1978, and was the first infrastructure in the emirate that embodied the idea of a modern shopping centre.

The “Blue Souk”, is the main shopping hub and one of the most impressive landmarks of Sharjah. Located on the Khalid Lagoon, it looks gorgeous during sunset, seen across the water.

Sharjah Central Souq, a unique masterpiece. Celebrating the past and shimmering in the brilliance of yellow metal, the Central Souq in Sharjah, also known as the Blue Souq, stands out as one of ...

From gorgeous perfume bottles and jewellery to carpets and daggers, this part of the world has wonderful artisanship. Places like Wafi’s Khan Murjan souk are worth a look for the atmospheric (yet calm ...

Synonymous with Sachin Tendulkar’s prolific form during the ’98 Sharjah Cup, this Emirati city also boasts brimming souqs, museums and azure waters ...