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Sharjah Tourism Statistics: 6,617 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 6,617 Airbnb stays in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was November, and the quietest was April. All of the United Arab Emirates had 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 46,503
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- November
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 83%
Key facts
Sharjah Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism puts all of the United Arab Emirates at 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Sharjah at 6,617 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sharjah added up to 46,503 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Sharjah lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 14 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks November the busiest Airbnb month in Sharjah in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and December, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Sharjah ran unbroken from September to February in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Sharjah in December were booked furthest ahead, about 18 days, against 5 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 83% of Sharjah Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 11% and the United States at 9.7%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Sharjah took 2.6% of all Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Sharjah 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 6 towns it lists in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism counted 30.8 million hotel guests for all of the United Arab Emirates in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Sharjah accounted for 2.6% of Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.8 millionHotel guests, all of United Arab Emirates | Hotel guests across the seven emirates, reported as approximately 30.8 million | 2024 | UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Sharjah
Sharjah had 727 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 6,617 stays and 46,503 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 14 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 727
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 6,617
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 46,503
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 14 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Sharjah?
On Airbnb, November was the busiest month in Sharjah in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and December. April was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from September to February.
November ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: November, October, December, January, February, September, August, July, June, March, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| November | 10.9% | 17 days |
| October | 10.5% | 17 days |
| December | 9.9% | 18 days |
| January | 9.9% | 17 days |
| February | 9.1% | 15 days |
| September | 8.0% | 5 days |
| August | 8.0% | 14 days |
| July | 7.5% | 11 days |
| June | 7.4% | 7 days |
| March | 7.3% | 16 days |
| May | 6.1% | 7 days |
| April | 5.5% | 12 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Sharjah Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Sharjah Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, led by France at 11% and the United States at 9.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Dubai was the top origin city at 9.8%, ahead of Abu Dhabi at 3.7%. The figures rest on 10,255 reviews, written over many years.
83% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 83%
- From within the United Arab Emirates 17%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Sharjah
How many tourists visit Sharjah?
The United Arab Emirates as a whole had 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024, according to the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism. AirROI puts Sharjah at 2.6% of Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 6,617 Airbnb stays in Sharjah in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Sharjah?
The busiest Airbnb month in Sharjah in the 12 months to October 2026 was November, then October and December. The six busiest months run from September to February.
What is the quietest month in Sharjah?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Sharjah in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 12 days ahead, against 18 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Sharjah?
A typical Airbnb stay in Sharjah lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 14 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.0 nights in March to 8.2 nights in October.
Where do Airbnb guests in Sharjah come from?
Of Sharjah Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 11% and the United States at 9.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Dubai at 9.8%, ahead of Abu Dhabi at 3.7%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism counts hotel guests (30.8 million in 2024 across the United Arab Emirates). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 6,617 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 6,617 stays at 7.03 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 10,255 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.