In search of pearl merchants & palm trees in Sharjah

In search of pearl merchants & palm trees in Sharjah: a new audio walking tour

Join me on a wander down shaded laneways and in and out of old houses and new spaces, and together we will explore what remains of an old part of town. There are houses and mosques, museums and galleries, palm trees and pearl merchants, all waiting for you.

Our English-language, audio walking tour of Sharjah was developed for independent travellers looking for new places to discover and enjoy. It is ideal for residents in search of new staycation options, as well as those here for a visit wanting to get off the highway.

Since it is GPS-enabled, take the tour whenever it suits you. Just download the app, pop your ear buds in, slip the phone into your pocket, and off you go. Importantly for travellers, the app can be used offline to save on data and roaming costs. Just download the tour before leaving a WiFi zone. No need to pay for data while out exploring.

You'll enjoy these sights along the way:
• peeking inside traditional houses
• contemporary design inspired by Sharjah's craft heritage
• souqs for shopping &
• hidden alleyways.

And there are fun stories about:
• what you can do with your leftover goat hooves
• who has a PhD in piracy studies &
• palm trees on Mars (honest).

There are also plenty of places to stop on the way, if you want to find yourself a comfy cushion, order an Arabic coffee or a cool lime and mint juice. After all, it’s your time off, so enjoy.

Your tour guide is Annette Welkamp. She has been travelling and exploring the world since she was a child. Having been born in Australia, she has been living and working in the Gulf for the past 10 years. Annette is the Director of Culture Counsel a UAE-based agency that develops, implements and manages art, museum, heritage and tourism projects.

‘In search of pearl merchants & palm trees in Sharjah’’ is produced in conjunction with VoiceMap