Sharjah Central Souq
| Sharjah Central Souq Blue Souk | |
|---|---|
Night View of Sharjah Central Souq | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Islamic architecture |
| Town or city | Al Jubail, Emirate of Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°20′56″N 55°22′51″E / 25.3489964°N 55.3807475°E |
| Construction started | 1978 |
| Inaugurated | 1980 |
| Owner | Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority |
| Height | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 160 m × 150 m (520 ft × 490 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 80,000 m2 (860,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Michael Lyle Partners |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | bus station |
Sharjah Central Souq (Arabic: السوق المركزي, romanized: Sūq al-Markazi) also known as the Blue Souk or Gold Souq is the covered souq (market) located in King Faisal Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, adjacent to the 'Smile You Are In Sharjah' roundabout and the Khaled Lagoon. The Central Souk consists of two large connected buildings, with an area of approximately 80,000sqm and over 600 shops.