| Sharjah Central Souq Blue Souk | |
| Architectural Style: | Islamic architecture |
| Location Town: | Al Jubail, Emirate of Sharjah |
| Location Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Owner: | Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority |
| Coordinates: | 25.349°N 55.3807°W |
| Inauguration Date: | 1980[1] |
| Height: | 50m (160feet) |
| Diameter: | 160x |
| Floor Area: | 80000m2 |
| Architect: | Michael Lyle Partners |
| Public Transit: | 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 Lyle & Partners, 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]
The Central Souk consists of two large buildings, interconnected by bridges, with exuberant vaults and a unique skyline of 20 windtowers. Because of the blue tiles on the outside walls, the market is called the Blue Souk. On a total aerea of approximately 80,000sqm there are more than 600 shops[5]
The Central Souq featured on a United Arab Emirates's five-dirham note (Bank Note AED 5)[6]