Sharjah

Most visitors to Sharjah will probably be entering through the Dubai International Airport if arriving by air. The airport is located in the neighbouring Emirate of Dubai, but getting there from Sharjah is possible with public transport. First, travellers may use the inter-Emirate bus line that departs from Al Jabal bus station (next to the Sharjah Fish market and the Sharjah Fruit and Vegetable market, near the Blue Souq). The bus may leave you at the Union Square Bus Station, Deira City Centre or Al Gubaiba. The trip lasts about one hour when traffic is low, but may take up to 3 hours during rush hour, so planning ahead is advised. Once in Dubai, travellers can choose between bus and metro to get to the airport. Buses 4, 11, 15, 33, 44 go to Terminal 1, while bus line 2 goes to Terminal 2. Buses stop at multiple locations around Dubai. The Dubai Municipality Pubic buses 401 and 402 also run to the airport. Bus Shuttle buses link the airport to the Ibn Batutta metro station. Public transportation tickets must be bought in advance prior to boarding. Taxi services are widely available both at the airport and from the city.

Sharjah boasts a relatively new public bus system, with bus lines connecting most of the city's key locations to one another. Bright-orange buses stop at designated bus stops (wave to the driver to make sure he does make a stop). Tickets may be bought directly from the driver, but an electronic pre-paid "Sayer Card" is now available to purchase at bus stations around the city. Consult the website for details on specific routes and timetables.

Taxis are widely available, and most licensed taxis are now equipped with meters. Sharjah Taxi +971 6 535 6111 Emirates taxi +971 6 539 6666 Union Taxi +971 6 532 5555

There are a few post offices around town. Most are closed on Fridays and public holidays, and may have shorter working hours during Ramadan. Mail in the UAE is usually not delivered to the physical address but to a P.O. box, which have to be paid rent for (a service not normally available to tourists). Mail can be sent to worldwide destination via Emirates Post (red post poxes). Sharjah Central Post Office