About Central Souq
Sharjah’s Central Souq, known as the Blue Souk for its blue tilework, is a landmark market of around 600 shops selling gold, carpets, antiques and handicrafts.
Opened in 1978 beside Khalid Lagoon, the souk is two long vaulted buildings joined by bridges and topped with wind towers. The ground floor is mainly gold and jewellery; upstairs are carpets from Iran and Afghanistan, Omani silver, antiques and souvenirs.
Highlights
- Distinctive blue-tiled architecture
- Gold downstairs, carpets and antiques upstairs
- On Khalid Lagoon
Good to know
- • Bargaining is expected, especially for carpets.
- • Shops close for a few hours in the early afternoon.
Where is Central Souq?
Central Souq is in Al Soor, in the emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The closest places in this guide are Sharjah Gold Souq (200 m), Al Montazah Parks (500 m) and Souq Al Jubail (500 m). Use Get directions for a route from where you are.
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