Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the only emirate with territory on both coasts; the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Sharjah covers approximately 2,600 square kilometers. In addition to Sharjah city, which lies on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the emirate has three provinces on the scenic east coast; Dibba Al Hisn, Khor Fakkan and Kalba, plus the Islands of Abu Mousa and Sir Abu Nu’air.