One of the best museums in the Emirates focusing on the full breadth of Islamic history and culture. It holds a wealth of fascinating and well-laid out exhibits that trace the course of Islam from the early years of the Islamic empires through to the present day. Astrolabes, manuscripts, ceramics and coins all compete for your attention, but don’t miss the gold-embroidered curtain for the door of the Holy Ka’ba and the mosaic inside the central dome detailing the zodiac constellations. The building itself is every bit as impressive as its collection, situated in Sharjah’s historical centre on the Majarrah waterfront, with its large gold dome, it was originally built to be a souk.