Kalba Ice Factory was originally built in the 1970s for fish feed production and ice storage. It was recently renovated by Lima architects 51-1 Arquitectos. 

 

Ideal for large-scale lectures, performances and film screenings, the striking backdrop is perfect for photo shoots and film productions.

  • Sizes range from 146 to 667 sq m.
  • Capacity varies from 200 to 400.

Facilities

Wi-Fi

Car parking

EV charger 

Skylight

Mosque

Washrooms

Situated on higher ground than its surroundings, this restored palace offers a bird’s-eye view of the neighbourhood. The spacious interiors, with multiple rooms and a charming open-air courtyard, can accommodate an array of events.

 

Ideal for social gatherings, photo shoots, and film productions, this venue also provides a majestic backdrop for various events

  • Sizes range from 14 to 38 sq m.
  • Capacity can reach up to 25 per gallery.

Facilities

Wi-Fi

Car parking

Open-air courtyard

Washrooms

This area comprises a variety of venues, including six contemporary galleries, five heritage houses, four open-air courtyards and a large rooftop with panoramic views of Sharjah's heritage area and creek.

 

This venue is ideal for conferences, private events, photo shoots, screenings and more.

  • Sizes range from 52.98  to 948 sq m.
  • Capacity can reach up to 300 per gallery.

Facilities

Wi-Fi

Car parking

EV charger 

Skylight

Washrooms

Al Hamriyah Studios opened in 2017 at the site of the old Al Hamriyah market. Each studio was originally a group of shops. The courtyard and surrounding area have been preserved but transformed into an open and fluid environment. This redesign fosters a communal social and spatial experience centered around contemporary art.
 

 

These spaces are ideal for small outdoor weddings, workshops, photo shoots and film productions.

  • Sizes range from 182 to 529 sq m.
  • Capacity can reach up to 300 per gallery.

Facilities

Wi-Fi

Car parking

EV charger 

Kitchen

Skylight

Washrooms

Overlooking the Sharjah Creek, this historic two-storey Emirati merchant home offers an open courtyard surrounded by 13 ground-floor rooms. The rooftop can also be used for events.

 

This venue is ideal for commercial shoots, workshops, receptions and dinners.

  • The size is 1,160 sq m.
  • Capacity varies from 200 to 500.

Facilities

Wi-Fi

Open-air courtyard

Four empty roof terraces
Washrooms

Built in the nineteenth century in a traditional Emirati style, this three-storey house includes multiple rooms and an open-air courtyard.

 

This venue is ideal for private parties, cultural events, workshops, panel discussions and photo shoots.

  • The size is 429.5  sq m.
  • Capacity varies from 200 to 500.

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Open-air courtyard
Multiple private rooms 
Washrooms

Sharjah’s iconic Brutalist landmark has an open-access art library adjacent to a sunken courtyard. The first of its kind in Sharjah, the library is equipped with a wall screen for projections and presentations.

 

This venue is ideal for film screenings, workshops, breakout sessions and readings, which can be held in the open café or library spaces.

  • Sizes range from 17 to 662 sq m.
  • Capacity varies from 8 to 150.

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Car parking
EV charger 
Skylight
Washrooms

Neighbouring Al Hamriyah Studios is Old Al Diwan Al Amiri, a recently decommissioned structure that once served as the ruler's court. The venue is a site for spatial conversation and artistic experiments.

 

This space is ideal for gatherings, private events, film screenings, conferences and more.

  • Sizes range from 31 to 64 sq m
  • Capacity can reach up to 40 per gallery

Facilities
Wi-Fi
Car parking
EV charger 
Children's play areas
Darkroom
Washrooms