Sahara Centre Sharjah

Sahara Centre is a prominent shopping mall located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, established in February 2002 along the Dubai-Sharjah Highway near the Al Nahda area. It has grown into a major retail and entertainment destination in the region, with a total area of approximately 2.58 million square feet and more than 530 retail outlets.

The mall is notable for its distinctive architectural design, featuring a tent-like roof structure supported by wooden beams and a circular glass entrance, giving it a unique and inviting appearance.

Since its opening, Sahara Centre has expanded significantly, including a major extension in 2013 which added one million square feet of space. This expansion brought hundreds of new retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, such as the addition of Fitness First gym, Matalan, Baby Shop, and Emax electronic stores.

The mall houses a variety of shopping categories including fashion, cosmetics, toys, perfumes, jewelry, and textiles, accommodating a diverse shopper base.

Sahara Centre is also known for its extensive entertainment facilities like Adventureland, one of the largest indoor theme parks in the UAE, featuring rides, attractions, a large ice-skating rink, video games, virtual reality experiences, and a go-karting zone.

The mall also contains Novo Cinemas, a major cinema chain offering advanced viewing experiences with VIP theatres and MX4D technology. The dining options are equally diverse, ranging from fast food to international cuisines including Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Italian, and American dishes, provided in a large food court and numerous cafes and restaurants.

The mall boasts numerous amenities to enhance the visitor experience, including spacious parking, customer service desks, prayer rooms, baby feeding areas, Tesla charging stations, and easy accessibility features for disabled guests.

Sahara Centre has been recognized repeatedly for its excellence in retail and marketing, winning multiple awards in digital media and customer service. It remains a key lifestyle destination for shoppers from Sharjah, Dubai, and the wider northern Emirates, combining comprehensive retail, dining, and leisure offerings under one roof.