Sharjah is also called the ARTS capital of United Arab Emirates. Sharjah’s tour attraction is all about culture and historical civilization. The emirate’s efforts to preserve the area’s history garnered Sharjah the title of Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in 1998. For ARTS and museum lovers, Sharjah is one the best place to visit. Visiting the renowned Sharjah Art Museum and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization are the two major things to do, while the surrounding Heritage Area is full of restored buildings now dedicated to Emirati history. This is also a wonderful family-friendly destination, with lots to keep smaller visitors amused, including Al Noor Island, with its butterfly house and the Sharjah Desert Park.