Occidental Sharjah Grand, SharjahOccidental Sharjah Grand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 44 hotels we score in Sharjah. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $97 a night (cached, not a live quote).Occidental Sharjah Grand is a four-star hotel situated on a private beach along the Arabian Gulf in Sharjah. It features 220 rooms, with several offering views of the sea or the local cityscape. The property is suitable for families, providing an outdoor pool, a dedicated children's pool, and tennis courts. Guests can access a full-service spa and two on-site restaurants. While the location offers direct beach access and proximity to the Sharjah Aquarium, the hotel operates as a dry establishment, so no alcohol is served on the premises. It also includes a gym and secure parking for those arriving by car.What stands out

Private beach access

On-site tennis courts

Family friendly facilities

Multiple dining options

Watch out for

No alcohol served on-site

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