The Central Market in Sharjah comprises two wings connected with tunnels - like overhead bridges. One wing is designated for all kinds of goods, gifts and electronics, while the other is designated for a series of gold, gems and jewelry shops.

The Souk offers 600 air-conditioned shops to discover and an expansive area to stroll around. Wide central stairways and a number of narrow staircases, give access to the upper floors, which consist of close passages running along shop fronts. 

The upstairs atmosphere is that of a real bazaar as opposed to the open plan ground floor. The feeling that one may stumble across a real find prevails. 

The Central Souk is maintained by the Sharjah Municipality. 

The upper floors (especially the ones closest to the Khalid Lagoon) are very popular with tourists. There are a number of antique and pseudo antique shops, a large selection of fine rugs, silver jewelry, Omani and Yemeni antique jewelry and subcontinent curios, artifacts and more. 

The lower floors specialize in gold jewelry, precious stones, perfumes, textiles, cosmetics, cassettes, cameras, garments & other household items. New curio shops are opening all the time. 

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