Sharjah reopens and is all set to welcome travellers

The emirate of Sharjah is renowned for its rich, cultural heritage – it is a vibrant city with an exciting food and arts scene, a heritage area that is the largest restoration project in the region along with various commercial centres and over 22 museums.

Sharjah has reopened its doors to travellers with the assurance of top-level safety in times of Covid-19. All safety measures and precautions in place are validated through the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism’ stamp, launched by the World Travel and Tourism Council to reassure travellers.

Visitors are expected to flock to the Emirate’s tourism establishments. Tourists visiting Sharjah are required to take a COVID-19 test at the Sharjah airport upon arrival and Indian passengers will also undergo another PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test upon arriving at Sharjah Airport and must self-isolate until the results are out.

"We are extremely happy and ready to welcome tourists and we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of residents and visitors alike. Additionally, we have established a ‘Safety Assured’ stamp which follows the measures set out by the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ initiative. The stamp follows the measures set out by the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism. SCTDA, in collaboration with Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), have dedicated teams inspecting various establishments in the emirate to ensure compliance with the required health and safety measures.

Residents and tourists visiting the emirate can look for the ‘Safety Assured’ stamp displayed in the establishment before making a booking or upon entry. The stamp is a visual symbol which gives instant recognition of the establishment’s compliance to the precautionary measures being implemented by the government, reassuring consumers of the safety of the location, ensuring that tourists feel safe while enjoying the beauty and unique experiences of Sharjah." said H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA.

Sharjah is home to top tourist attractions including the Rain Room, Al Noor Island, and Sharjah Mosque which opened its doors for the first time to the public in 2019.

Editor's note: Please check the latest travel restrictions before planning any trip and always follow government advice.

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