Market Al Arsa - is one of the oldest markets of the UAE. He is considered the heart of the old Sharjah. Yet this market is known as Al Masduf or coal market. Since ancient times, here in the oases, the local Bedouins traded coal from overseas merchants. Coal exchanged for rice and all sorts of other goods that are brought by merchants from India and Iran. In our time in the quiet alleys of the old market you can buy anything you want. Walk in the shade of palm roofs shopping malls - a real pleasure.

Impressive and decor market Al Arsa - coral walls, huge wooden doors, hanging lights, a massive roof, made in the traditional style of wooden poles "Arish" entwined with palm leaves. All this creates a fantastic and unforgettable experience. In total, the Al-Ars has more than 100 retail shops. The owners of shops are always happily greeted guests, offer them help and can tell a lot about his business and craft a glass of spicy drink "Soleimani" tea or mint.

In the market of Al Arsa can buy almost everything: different handmade products, nice souvenirs, silver jewelry, daggers, traditional items. Especially popular with tourists are the wooden Arabic chests for dresses and boxes for jewelry, painted shawls, silky carpets, baskets made of palm leaves, copper coffee pots, woven handicrafts, herbs, bottles of perfume and incense, musical instruments, antiques and more -A lot more.

In the market of Al-Ars has a cozy coffee shop, where, according to tradition, before leaving home, all in a hurry to have a cup of coffee.

Today the market of Al-Ars - is not only a wonderful place for shopping, but also one of the historic landmarks of Sharjah.