Hit The Road

If you need a change of scenery and have anything from an afternoon to a long weekend on your hands, fill the tank, put on some tunes and start exploring, with our tried and tested road trip routes

AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS

Looking for something to fill several hours on a lazy afternoon?

Sharjah

What’s on offer: This emirate is recognised as the cultural capital of the UAE, and for good reason: There are more than a dozen museums and galleries here, including the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and Sharjah Heritage Museum. What’s On’s favourite is the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF), which showcases a myriad of conceptual works by both emerging and established artists. The exhibition space itself is visually stunning, connected by open-air courtyards and roof-top terraces. It’s wonderful to walk around breathing in the heritage of Sharjah. Save time to check out SAF’s Insta spectacle that is the Rain Room, an art project on permanent display that allows you to move through rain without getting wet.

Essential kit: Sunscreen and comfy shoes – it’s a fair walk between all the museums.

Directions: Follow the E11 to S115 (Al Taawun Street) in Sharjah. Continue to Al Taawun Street and you’ll see the Rain Room installation ahead.

Travel time: 45 minutes (traffic dependent)

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