Sharjah is arguably the capital of budget shopping in the UAE, with a remarkable concentration of discount and variety stores — many clustered along Al Wahda Street and King Faisal Street. For affordable gifts, homeware, and seasonal items, it is hard to beat. Here are the best discount and variety stores in Sharjah, by local reputation.
Ten Markets — Al Wahda Street
Opposite Oasis Mall on Al Wahda Street, Ten Markets is one of the highest-rated discount stores in the emirate (around 4.7 stars). Shoppers describe it as a huge, affordable market with an enormous range — a brilliant first stop.
Gifts Markets General Trading — Al Wahda Street
At 125 Al Wahda Street, this department store has tens of thousands of reviews (around 4.3 stars) and is loved for “hundreds of items at affordable and cheap prices.” A genuine destination for gift shopping on a budget.
Everyday Center
A warehouse-style store on Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street near Al Estiqlal Square, Everyday Center (around 4.4 stars, open 24 hours) is praised as “very pocket friendly — everything is very cheap.” Ideal for bulk and household buys.
Day to Day — Abu Shagara
On King Faisal Street, Day to Day Abu Shagara (around 4.2 stars, thousands of reviews) offers quality items at reasonable prices with everything under one roof.
Gift Zone & Al Wahda Discount Centre
Gift Zone on Al Estiqlal Street (around 4.1 stars) is a department store with great variety at affordable prices, while Al Wahda Discount Centre offers a huge collection and is open 24 hours.
Bonus: Central Souk (Blue Souk)
For something different, Sharjah’s Central Souk on King Faisal Street is a beautiful shopping landmark known for gold, jewellery, and souvenirs — remember to bargain. A great stop for more special, yet still affordable, gifts.
Part of our 1 to 10 shops in the UAE series. For ideas on what to buy, see cheap gifts under 50 AED.
Store details and hours change — verify before visiting. Ratings are from public Google reviews at the time of writing.
