Desert Landscapes & Ancient History at Mleiha Archaeological Site

Sharjah's Mleiha Archaeological Site is one of the best places to visit in the UAE to both learn about the deep history of the Arabian Peninsula and to add some desert activities into your vacation.

Mleiha is near the small settlement of Maleha, 60 kilometers east of Sharjah city.

Mleiha's museum and visitor center at the site entrance offers a thorough rundown of the site's history and heritage and arranges a variety of tours for exploring the surrounding area with its orange sand dunes and craggy rock outcrops.

Desert activities include 4WD tours across the sand dunes, horse riding desert tours, and treks.

In the evenings, they run stargazing tours at their "sunset lounge," where you can watch the sunset on cushions set up in the desert and then learn about basic astronomy aided by a guide and telescope. Overnight desert camping tours are also available.