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Central Souq

The Central Souq, also called the Blue Souk, is a covered market on King Faisal Street beside Khalid Lagoon in Sharjah. Completed in 1978 to a design by the British firm Michael Lyell Associates, it consists of two long buildings joined by bridges, faced with blue tiles and topped by 20 wind towers, with more than 600 shops.

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Price: Free entry

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Is Central Souq free?

Yes. Entry to Central Souq is free.

Free entry

Free entry — no ticket needed

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