GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

THE XPOSURE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL – MAIN BUILDING, IS AT EXPO CENTRE SHARJAH, AL TAAWUN STREET، AL KHAN AREA – SHARJAH – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

Arriving by Air

Dubai International Airport

The most convenient airport is Dubai International (DXB) that is a world-renowned hub, handling around 30 million passengers annually and connecting over 160 destinations with more than 110 airlines. The Airport has three terminals, with Terminals 1 and 2 processing both international and domestic flights from carriers around the world, and Terminal 3 is for the exclusive use of Emirates Airlines and its passengers.

Dubai International Airport is a world-class facility offering a pleasant arrival experience for all passengers. Those passengers with special needs or who require extra assistance can talk to airline or airport staff to request help. Passengers wishing to fast-track their progress through passport control may want to consider booking the Marhaba service: for a small fee, a Marhaba representative will meet you before the immigration area and walk you through visa collection and passport control, before accompanying you to baggage claim and offering assistance with ground transport.

Below are a few common options for ground transportation between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sharjah City. The information provided is for guide purposes only and you should always check for new timetables or updates prior to travel.

Private Transfer
Dubai Airport to Sharjah
Private transfer from Dubai Airport to central Sharjah hotels HERE

Taxi
Simply follow the signs to the official taxi ranks located at each of the terminals at Dubai Airport or ask a member of the May I Help You team you will find in the arrivals halls. The taxi ranks at the airport are well organised with taxis available 24/7. There’s an AED20 flat charge from Dubai airport and an additional charge of AED20 for travelling to another Emirate. A taxi cab to the furthest part of Sharjah city will cost around AED90 or $25

Dubai Inter-Emirates Buses This Dubai inter-emirate bus service covers the public need for group transport through 11 routes that connect the Emirate of Dubai with the other emirates through 12 take-off points and 17 drop-off points. Prices are cheap however you may have to change to reach your destination.
See Timetables

Self Drive
Head northeast on airport road D89 and exit on the E11 slip road towards Al Mamzar / Al Qusais / Al Sharjah and follow E11 Dubai-Sharjah Road for another 7.5km. Exit onto Al Taawun Street S115 and the Expo Centre will be on your left. The total driving distance approx 11km.

Sharjah International Airport

There are a few transportation options you can consider to reach Xposure from Sharjah Airport:

Taxi: You can take a taxi from the airport to the Expo Centre Sharjah. The journey should take 25-45 minutes, depending on the traffic. There are taxi services available at the airport terminal.
Bus: You can take the Sharjah Transport bus number 111 from the airport to the Expo Centre Sharjah. The bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes, and the journey should take around 45 minutes.
Private car: If you prefer a more comfortable and convenient option, you can hire a private car service or rent a car from the airport. This will give you more flexibility in terms of schedule and route.