Your stay — Al Bustan
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The Property — Al Bustan
Al Bustan is a dependable three-star in a quiet corner of Sharjah, with a small outdoor pool and a coffee shop that fills with locals in the evenings. The lobby is tiled coolly, air-conditioned hard against the Gulf heat, and staff move with practised efficiency. It suits travellers who want clean beds, free parking and easy access to the central bus station rather than beachfront glamour.
Chronicles of Sharjah
Sharjah was founded as a fishing and pearl-diving settlement in the early 18th century by the Qawasim tribe, becoming a British protectorate by 1892. Its modern architectural identity shifted sharply after 1998, when UNESCO named it the Cultural Capital of the Arab World, prompting an embrace of Islamic-inspired design and conservation of the heritage district. Oil revenues from the 1970s paid for wide boulevards and low-rise concrete blocks, but the city deliberately avoided Dubai’s glass-tower verticality. Today it markets itself as the family-friendly, arts-minded emirate, with strict alcohol laws and a calendar of book fairs and biennales.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sharjah guide →Best months
November and December: daytime highs around 27–29°C, low humidity, clear skies and the Sharjah Light Festival brightens the corniche. March is also pleasant, before the heat spikes.
Peak / festival surge
July is the hottest month (average high 42°C) and also Ramadan fell in July 2026, so hotel prices are low because few tourists come; the city empties during fasting hours, and restaurants open only after sunset.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: temperatures still reach 38°C, but rates drop 30–40% below winter highs and crowds are thin—good for budget travellers who tolerate heat for empty museums.
Weather & packing
Sharjah has near-100% humidity in July, so lightweight, breathable long-sleeved cotton is essential to avoid sunburn and sweat stains. Pack a thin scarf to cover shoulders when visiting the Al Noor Mosque.
Live City Briefing — Sharjah
- The Sharjah Art Foundation’s al-Mureijah Square galleries are open free through summer, with an indoor installation on Gulf ecology running until August 2026.
- Intercity Bus Route E303 linking Sharjah to Dubai’s Al Ghubaiba station has reduced frequency in July due to low demand—check the RTA app for updated timings.
- Temperatures in July often trigger afternoon dust storms; the hotel’s outdoor pool hours may be adjusted if visibility drops below 500 metres.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Al Bustan, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd to 5th floors, facing the courtyard or away from the main road. These mid-floors avoid street-level noise and are less affected by the ground-floor lobby and restaurant activity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—noise from the lobby, check-in traffic, and the restaurant can carry. Also skip rooms near the lift shafts at any floor level, as lift doors and machinery produce clunking and pinging sounds.
Best views
The hotel is on Sharjah's main road strip. A room facing the courtyard or the side street offers a decent cityscape but blocks the worst of the boulevard noise. If you want light and a sense of sky, ask for a high floor with a side-facing window.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest. They sit above the hustle of the ground/public areas and below the potential roof-level noise from any HVAC or maintenance.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the main arterial road in Sharjah can be heavy during the day and early evening. Construction in the area is patchy but possible. The ground-floor restaurant and check-in create low-level bustle until around 11pm. Lift shafts are centrally located—rooms next to them hear mechanical sounds.
Insider tips
1) The hotel has limited parking—consider arriving by taxi if you don't have a rental; otherwise, request a space at check-in in advance. 2) The in-house restaurant offers a basic buffer breakfast—it's fine for a quick start, but for better variety walk to the nearby Sharjah City Centre mall food court (10 mins).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Al Bustan
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed adequate for browsing and email, not for video streaming. Login via room number and surname
Two lifts serve all five floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newsstand via PressReader accessed on personal devices; no printed newspapers. The building is a 1970s low-rise hotel with a distinct Arabesque facade
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 free, after 14:00 charged 50% of the nightly rate
Complimentary luggage storage is offered at the front desk, no time limit
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor. No lifts to the basement function rooms
Free on-site parking for 30 cars; no valet. Nearest public car park is Al Majaz Waterfront Parking (3 AED per hour). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10 AED per room per night
Deposit & card hold: A 200 AED incidental hold is taken at check-in via credit card; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Umm Habiba (588 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الملك فيصل (688 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد السوق المركزي (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Ladies Prayer Room (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
السوق المركزي — 715 m · ~9 min walk
Al Nad Park — 208 m · ~3 min walk
اشاره الشقه — 901 m · ~11 min walk
معهد الشارقة للفنون المسرحية — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Almasraf — 266 m · ~3 min walk
Medicina — 39 m · ~1 min walk
Al Arkan — 39 m · ~1 min walk
محطة الجبيل للحافلات — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →UAE Dirham, AED
Exchange at local exchange houses or banks in Sharjah city centre; avoid airport and hotel counters for poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; smaller shops and taxis often prefer cash.
Tipping not mandatory but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge not included, round up taxi fares, small tips for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A karak chai (spiced tea) from a street stall costs about AED 1-2.
A shawarma wrap or a plate of biryani from a casual cafeteria costs around AED 10-15.
A main dish at a no-frills Indian or Pakistani restaurant runs AED 15-25.
Al Majaz Waterfront and the area around Rolla Square have clusters of affordable food stalls and small eateries.
Budget chains like Lulu Hypermarket and Carrefour are common; also smaller 'Al Adil' grocery stores for spices and basics.
For affordable clothing, try the souks (e.g., Souk Al Arsah) or shopping centres like Sahara Centre.
Public buses cost AED 6-8 per trip; a day pass (if available) not common – use bus 14 to/from Dubai. From Sharjah Airport, take bus 14 or a shared taxi for around AED 25.
Eat at small cafeterias instead of mall food courts; use public buses rather than taxis; shop for souvenirs at souks and haggle, avoiding tourist traps.
Good to know — Sharjah
Type G · 230V
safe (often desalinated)
$1 ≈ AED3.67 · AED
Emergency Contacts
SharjahWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sharjah, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Al Bustan
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Almasraf — 266 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Medicina — 39 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dubai Union Bus Station (adjacent to Union Metro) → Sharjah Al Wahda Bus Station
💡 From Al Wahda, take a short taxi (10 AED) to Lou Lou Beach. Avoid peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm) when the bus crawls through Sharjah traffic. NOL card works on this route—buy one at Dubai Metro stations.
Lou Lou Beach Resort → Sharjah city centre (Al Majaz, Rolla, etc.)
💡 Flag one on the street or call 600-54-44-44; they start at a base fare of 10 AED. For shorter hops within 3 km, try a 'service taxi' (shared) for 5 AED per person, though they take indirect routes.
Lou Lou Beach Resort (Al Khan bus stop) → Sharjah Rolla Bus Terminal
💡 The bus stop is a 7-minute walk from the hotel. Pay with a Sayer card (sold at terminals); cash isn't accepted onboard. Best for heading to the Gold Souk or Blue Souk—bus 14 runs along Corniche Road with sea views.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) → Lou Lou Beach Resort, Sharjah
💡 Book through the official Dubai Taxi app or use the taxi rank at arrivals; avoid unmetered drivers offering flat rates. Ask for the beach road route—it adds 5 minutes but avoids tunnel tolls.
About Sharjah
Wikipedia ↗
Sharjah International Airport (Arabic: مطار الشارقة, romanized: Maṭār aš-Šāriqa) (IATA: SHJ, ICAO: OMSJ) is an international airport located 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) east-southeast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is spread over an area of 15,200,000 m2 (3,800 acres). It is the 3rd busie...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Al Bustan?
Request a room on the 3rd to 5th floors, facing the courtyard or away from the main road. These mid-floors avoid street-level noise and are less affected by the ground-floor lobby and restaurant activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Al Bustan?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—noise from the lobby, check-in traffic, and the restaurant can carry. Also skip rooms near the lift shafts at any floor level, as lift doors and machinery produce clunking and pinging sounds.
Is Al Bustan noisy?
Street noise from the main arterial road in Sharjah can be heavy during the day and early evening. Construction in the area is patchy but possible. The ground-floor restaurant and check-in create low-level bustle until around 11pm. Lift shafts are centrally located—rooms next to them hear mechanical sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at Al Bustan?
The hotel is on Sharjah's main road strip. A room facing the courtyard or the side street offers a decent cityscape but blocks the worst of the boulevard noise. If you want light and a sense of sky, ask for a high floor with a side-facing window.
What are insider tips for staying at Al Bustan?
1) The hotel has limited parking—consider arriving by taxi if you don't have a rental; otherwise, request a space at check-in in advance. 2) The in-house restaurant offers a basic buffer breakfast—it's fine for a quick start, but for better variety walk to the nearby Sharjah City Centre mall food court (10 mins).
What time is check-in at Al Bustan?
Check-in at Al Bustan is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Al Bustan have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas; speed adequate for browsing and email, not for video streaming. Login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Al Bustan?
10 AED per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Al Bustan?
A shawarma wrap or a plate of biryani from a casual cafeteria costs around AED 10-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Al Bustan?
Public buses cost AED 6-8 per trip; a day pass (if available) not common – use bus 14 to/from Dubai. From Sharjah Airport, take bus 14 or a shared taxi for around AED 25.
When is the best time to visit Sharjah?
November and December: daytime highs around 27–29°C, low humidity, clear skies and the Sharjah Light Festival brightens the corniche. March is also pleasant, before the heat spikes.
Top Attractions in Sharjah
💡 Head to Al Hisn Fort (a small museum, entry for 10 AED) to see the best views from the watchtower. The area is car-free—wear comfortable shoes.
💡 Check the basement gallery for student and emerging artist shows—often overlooked but worth a look. Free parking available behind the museum.
💡 Bring a picnic blanket and snacks—cafes on-site are pricey. Arrive by 7pm to grab a bench near the fountain. The best views are from the bridge connecting to Al Qasba.
💡 Visit just before sunset (around 5pm in winter, 6pm summer) to enjoy the gardens cooling down and then see the butterfly house light up. The café is average—bring water.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. Combine with the adjacent Maritime Museum (same ticket works) for a good two-hour visit. No need to rush.