The market of al-ARS is one of the oldest markets of the UAE. He is considered the heart of old Sharjah. Still, this market was known as al Macduff or Coal market. Since ancient times, here, among the oases, local Bedouins were the coal trade with overseas merchants. Coal was exchanged for rice and other various goods brought by traders from India and Iran. In our time in the quiet alleys of the old Bazaar, you can buy anything you want. Take a stroll in the shade of the palm roofs of the trading stalls – a real pleasure.

Impressive and the decor of the market of al-ARS – coral walls, huge wooden doors, hanging lamps, solid roof, made in the traditional style of wooden poles "Arish", entwined with leaves of palm trees. All this creates a fantastic and memorable experience. Only in the territory of al-Arsa is more than 100 retail shops. The owners of the stalls are always cheerfully greet guests, offer them help and can tell a lot about his business and craft a glass of spicy drink "Sulejmani" or mint tea.

In the market of al-Arsa can buy almost everything: different Handicrafts, beautiful Souvenirs, silver jewelry, daggers, traditional items. Especially popular among tourists are wooden Arab chests for dresses and jewelry boxes, painted shawls, silk carpets, baskets of palm leaves, copper coffee pots, knitted Handicrafts, medicinal herbs, vials of perfume and incense, musical instruments, Antiques and much more.

In the market of al-Arsa has a cosy coffee shop, in which, by tradition, before you leave home in a hurry to drink a Cup of coffee.

Today the market of al-Arsa is not only an amazing place for shopping, but one of the historical landmarks of Sharjah.