Sharjah Central Souq
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| Sharjah Central Souq Blue Souk | |
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 Night View of Sharjah Central Souq | |
 Interactive map of the Sharjah Central Souq Blue Souk area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Islamic architecture |
| Location | Al Jubail, Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°20′56″N 55°22′51″E / 25.3489964°N 55.3807475°E |
| Construction started | 1978 |
| Inaugurated | 1980[1] |
| Owner | Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority |
| Height | |
| 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 | Michael Lyell Associates |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | bus station |
Sharjah Central Souq[2] (Arabic: السوق المركزي, romanized: Sūq al-Markazi) also known as the Blue Souk or Gold Souq[3] 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.[4]
The Central Souq has been designed by the British architects Michael Lyell Associates, based on the ideas and guidance of the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, and was completed in 1978. The architecture captures the character of a traditional market on a grand scale. Located on the King Faisal Street, Sharjah[1]