Smoke Shop Sharjah
Tarja Rabito
With the rapid boom in the smoking accessories E-Cigarette and Vapor industry, having a POS system that makes selling easy, manages the diverse inventory and manage your accounts is crucial. Although there are several other features to consider, these three are usually the most critical to ensure a competitive market for your vape shop or smoke shop to thrive.
As the official Sharjah tourism arm of the Government of Sharjah, our FAQs cover all Sharjah tourist places and traveller information on tipping customs, Arab culture, Emirati cuisine and more. For information on UAE visa rules and Sharjah immigration, please contact the Sharjah airport. For further queries or information, please visit our Contact Us page.
Sharjah is four hours ahead of UTC (Co-ordinated Universal Time - formerly known as GMT) and there is no daylight savings. Hence, when it is 12.00 midday in Sharjah, it is 3 am in New York, 8 am in London, 10 am in Johannesburg, 1.30 pm in New Delhi, and 6 pm in Sydney (not allowing for any summer time saving in those countries).
While photography is permitted, except in some declared restricted areas like government buildings, military installations and ports and airports, it is polite to ask permission before taking photos of people, particularly women.
Sharjah Public Transport - the public buses in the City of Sharjah cover most of it and there are seven different local routes, as well as three express routes. In order to catch the bus, you need to be standing at a designated bus stop. To stop the vehicle, wave and get the attention of the driver. Access to the buses is via the front door and you can purchase a ticket from the driver (or use a Sayer Card, see below). Always hold on to your ticket until the end of the trip, as you might need to prove later that you have paid for your journey. Use the rear door of the bus to exit.
Also, if you need to take a taxi, there are several licensed taxi companies in Sharjah, including Emirates, Sharjah, Citi, Advantage and Union. Taxis are distinguished by their reflective green plates, making them easier to spot at night.
Muslims break their fast at sunset with the Iftar feast. All over the emirate, festive Ramadan tents are filled to the brim each evening with people of all nationalities and religions enjoying traditional Arabic food and sweets.
During the holy month of Ramadan, shops often close for Iftar, re-open an hour or two after sunset and stay open till late at night. Food outlets and restaurants generally remain closed during the day or offer exclusively takeaway services, and then open up for Iftar.
As per the law, all Sharjah visitors must have medical insurance cover. In case of emergency, hospitals will stabilise the case for free. Other treatment must be covered by a cash payment or insurance card for those who are covered. Public and private hospitals are easily accessible in the emirate.
Visa on Arrival
Visitors from the following countries are granted a free visit visa on arrival in the UAE:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA, Vatican City, Japan, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Czech, Hungary, Latvia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria. This visit visa is valid for 30 days and is renewable once.
Air Arabia, the other UAE airlines and travel agencies can apply for entry visas. Hotels also can apply for visas on behalf of guests who book to stay with them. It is advisable to allow enough time for the visa to be approved, however, applying for the visa does not guarantee that it will be issued. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a visa through the UAE embassy closest to you. At the points of entry, an eye scan will be required.
The private and public sector are off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Sharjah. Monday is the first day of the week, however, opening times vary and some companies will be open on Friday morning, Saturdays and / or Sunday.
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