Quick answer: For the beach, stay on the Sharjah or Ajman Corniche; for family visits, Al Nahda and Al Taawun; and for early flights, near Sharjah Airport. Resorts here often cost less than a city hotel in Dubai. We can book it for you and spread the payment over several months with Tabby or Tamara.
Sharjah and Ajman sit right next to Dubai, but a night in a beach resort here often costs less than a city hotel in Dubai, and the beaches are quieter. Families visiting relatives in Al Nahda, Al Taawun or Ajman, people with early flights from Sharjah Airport and couples looking for a calm weekend all end up looking here. This guide sorts the main hotels by area so you can pick the right base, and we can book any of them with a monthly plan. Tell us your dates.
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Sharjah or Ajman: the short version
| Sharjah | Ajman | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Cultural, family focused, museums and parks | Small, relaxed, long beachfront |
| Alcohol in hotels | Not served anywhere in the emirate | Served in some resorts |
| Beaches | Al Khan, Al Muntazah and Al Mamzar side | Ajman Corniche and Al Zorah |
| Getting to Dubai | 20 to 60 minutes depending on traffic | 30 to 70 minutes depending on traffic |
| Nearest airport | Sharjah International (SHJ) | Sharjah International (SHJ) |
Sharjah beach hotels: Al Muntazah and the Corniche
Two well known resorts sit side by side on the Sharjah coast, about 5 km from the city centre. Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa on Al Muntazah Street is a five star resort with its own beach and a spa, rated 8.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from about 1,600 reviews. Next door, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is a four star beach resort rated 8.8 from about 1,400 reviews, and it is one of the most searched hotel names in the northern emirates. Both work well for families who want sand and a pool without paying Dubai beach prices.
Sharjah city hotels: Al Majaz, Al Qasba and Al Qasimia
For the lagoon, Al Majaz Waterfront and the Al Qasba canal, stay in Al Majaz. Crystal Plaza Al Majaz is a four star option with a pool and free parking, while the older Crystal Plaza Hotel in Al Qasimia is a simple two star choice for short stays. We compare the two in our Crystal Plaza Sharjah guide.
Near Sharjah Airport
Sharjah International Airport Hotel is opposite the terminal, next to the Royal Hospital. It is a basic two star hotel, but for a 6 AM flight or a late landing it saves a long taxi ride, and it is often among the cheapest rooms in Sharjah.
Desert and mountain retreats in Sharjah
Inland Sharjah has a different side: small heritage and nature retreats run by the Sharjah Collection, such as Najd Al Meqsar in the Khor Fakkan mountains and Al Badayer Retreat in the red dunes. They are pricier per night, so a monthly plan helps for a special weekend.
Ajman beachfront resorts
Most of Ajman’s big resorts line Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street on the Corniche. Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort and Fairmont Ajman are both five star, with private beaches and family rooms; Fairmont is rated 8.4 from about 2,400 reviews. Further north, Al Zorah Beach Resort sits beside the Al Zorah mangroves, good for kayaking and quiet walks.
Ajman city and value stays
Away from the beach, Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Ajman on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street is a four star hotel with studios and suites, rated 8.8 from about 4,500 reviews, which makes it a favourite for longer family stays. For a heritage style stay, see our Bahi Ajman Palace guide.
Fees in Sharjah and Ajman
Both emirates add their own city or tourism fees and VAT to the room price, worked out as a percentage instead of Dubai’s fixed Tourism Dirham. Booking sites sometimes show these only at the last step. We include them in the total we quote, so the monthly plan covers the real amount.
Paying monthly for a Sharjah or Ajman stay
As an example, a two night weekend at a Sharjah beach resort for AED 1,400 comes to about AED 233 a month over 6 months on Tabby. Tamara and UAE bank card plans work too, and you can add flights or a visit visa for family to the same booking. Read how each plan works in our book now pay later hotels guide.
Sharjah and Ajman hotels: questions we get
Do hotels in Sharjah serve alcohol?
No. Alcohol is not served in Sharjah, including in hotels. Some resorts in Ajman do serve it.
Which is the best beach hotel in Sharjah for families?
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah are the two main beach resorts, side by side on the coast, both with a beach and pools.
Is it cheaper to stay in Ajman than in Dubai?
Usually yes, especially for beach resorts. The trade off is the drive to Dubai, which can take an hour at rush hour.
Is there a hotel at Sharjah Airport?
Yes. Sharjah International Airport Hotel is opposite the terminal, handy for very early or late flights.
Which Ajman hotel is good for a long stay?
Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Ajman has studios and suites and is popular with families staying several weeks.
Can I book a Sharjah or Ajman hotel and pay in instalments?
Yes. UAE residents can book through us and split the total, including local fees, with Tabby, Tamara or a bank card plan.
Ratings and addresses from Booking.com listings checked in November 2026; ratings change over time. White Sky Travel is a licensed Dubai agency.
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