Overview
Mleiha Archaeological Centre is located about 65 km southeast of Sharjah city, in the desert village of Mleiha near Fossil Rock. It presents ancient cultures spanning the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages to the pre-Islamic Mleiha period, including a 125,000-year-old stone tool, one of the earliest Homo sapiens tools found outside Africa. Admission is AED 15 for ages 3-12 and AED 25 for 13 and above, with a family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) at AED 55. Van shuttle transfers are available from Dubai and Sharjah.
Travel Tips
Visit around sunset for the best light on Fossil Rock and the desert scenery, and book activities like hiking or camel trekking separately in advance.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for United Arab Emirates on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Mleiha Archaeological Centre
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Sharjah Desert Park
A desert ecology park with the Arabian Wildlife Center and a natural history museum.
📍 35.9km away
Al Qasba
Sharjah's top waterfront entertainment district with restaurants and cafes along a scenic canal.
📍 49.4km away
Al Majaz Waterfront
A family-friendly waterfront park on Khalid Lake with nightly musical fountain shows.
📍 52.2km away
Al Noor Mosque
An Ottoman-style mosque beside Khalid Lagoon that offers guided tours for non-Muslim visitors.
📍 52.7km away
Things to Do in Sharjah
Islamic Calligraphy Workshop
Learn Arabic calligraphy basics at Sharjah Art Foundation or a calligraphy school. Write Arabic script with a traditional reed pen (qalam) and ink.
Al Majaz Waterfront Fountain Show
A nightly musical fountain show at Al Majaz Waterfront on Khalid Lake. Water jets, lasers, and lights dance to music in a free show best enjoyed during a waterfront stroll.
Traditional Souk Tour
Haggle for Persian carpets, gold, spices, and Arabian perfumes at the air-conditioned Blue Souk. Experience traditional Arab trading culture in comfort.