# Rain Room, Sharjah > Rain Room in Sharjah is Random International’s permanent installation: rain pours through a dark hall but stops wherever you stand. Sessions last about 15 minutes, up to seven people. Tickets are AED 25, AED 15 for students and teachers, free under 5. Open Saturday–Thursday 9:00–21:00, Friday 16:00–22:00, every day of the week. Web page: https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/rain-room - City: [Sharjah](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah), United Arab Emirates - YesGo score: 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 30 min - Entry: AED 25, under 5 free - Opening hours: Saturday–Thursday 9:00–21:00, Friday 16:00–22:00, open daily; special hours in Ramadan - With kids: Fine with kids - Adult ticket: AED 25 - Students up to 22, teachers: AED 15 with ID - Children under 5: Free - People of Determination: Free, plus one companion - Timings: Sat–Thu 9:00–21:00, Fri 16:00–22:00, no closing day - Ramadan timings: Sat–Thu 10:00–15:00 and 21:00–24:00, Fri 21:00–24:00 - Session: 10–15 minutes, up to 7 people inside - Where to buy: Sharjah Art Foundation booking site (card) or on site - Refunds: None; tickets can’t be moved to another slot - Last slot: Around 20:45, Fridays around 21:45 - Location: Al Majarrah, next to Al Majarrah Park, 400 m from the Museum of Islamic Civilization - From Dubai: RTA buses E303, E306, E307 to Al Jubail, then a 5-minute taxi - Coordinates: 25.36556, 55.39313 - Facts checked: 03.11.2026 ## Key facts - **2012** — Random International created the work; it premiered at the Barbican in London (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) - **May 2018** — opened in Sharjah — the first permanent Rain Room anywhere and the first in the Middle East (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) - **2,500 litres** — of self-cleaning recycled water fall from the ceiling (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) - **3D cameras** — track every visitor and switch off the nozzles above them (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) - **Hannes Koch & Florian Ortkrass** — founded Random International in 2005 (source: English Wikipedia; Sharjah Art Foundation) - **906 m²** — pavilion, with the rain hall sunk 2 m below ground (source: Dezeen, 2019) - **8 m** — tall glass shell wrapped around the concrete block (source: Dezeen, 2019) - **SpaceContinuum** — concept design, with Shape Architecture Practice + Research (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; Dezeen) - **4 earlier cities** — London, New York (MoMA), Shanghai (Yuz), Los Angeles (LACMA) (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) - **Foundation collection** — the work belongs to Sharjah Art Foundation (source: Sharjah Art Foundation; English Wikipedia) ## Rain Room Sharjah tickets and timings An adult ticket is **AED 25**. Students up to 22 and teachers pay AED 15 with ID; children under 5 and People of Determination with one companion go free. Groups can ask the foundation for a discount. It is open **every day**: Saturday to Thursday 9:00–21:00, Friday 16:00–22:00, with a new session every 15 minutes. In Ramadan the hours shift to 10:00–15:00 and 21:00–24:00 (Fridays 21:00–24:00 only). Book on the Sharjah Art Foundation booking site and pay by card, or buy at the desk if slots are left. Weekday mornings are usually easy; weekend evenings sell out. > **Book weekend slots ahead — and don’t be late** Only seven people go in at a time, so Friday, Saturday and holiday slots go fast. Your ticket is valid for one date and time only: no refunds and no changes. Arrive about 15 minutes early so you don’t lose your session. ## How long is the Rain Room experience? The session itself runs 10–15 minutes. With check-in and the wait in the lobby, budget about half an hour on site. That is short, so it works best as one stop in a morning or afternoon in old Sharjah rather than a trip on its own. ## What is the Rain Room? It is a 2012 artwork by **Random International**, a studio founded in London by Hannes Koch and Florian Ortkrass. Before Sharjah it toured the Barbican in London, MoMA in New York, the Yuz Museum in Shanghai and LACMA in Los Angeles. In 2018 Sharjah Art Foundation gave it a purpose-built home — the first permanent Rain Room. Nozzles in the ceiling release non-stop rain, and 3D tracking cameras switch the water off above each person. **2,500 litres** of water are cleaned and recycled. You walk through a downpour inside your own dry pocket. The artists frame it as a piece about how technology sits between us and nature. You don’t need the theory, though: the dark, the roar of water and the single beam of light do the work. > **Do you get wet? What to wear** Move slowly and you stay almost dry; sudden moves let drops through. Wear light, matt clothes — dark, shiny, reflective or waterproof fabric can confuse the sensors. Pointed high heels, umbrellas and rain gear are not allowed, and no food or drink inside. ## What you’ll see inside - A ramp down from the bright lobby — you hear the rain before your eyes adjust and you see it. - A large black hall, one white spotlight and a wall of rain falling onto a dark floor grating. - A dry circle opening around each visitor as they walk. - Backlit silhouettes — the best photos are taken from the edge by a friend. - The pavilion itself: a concrete block in an 8-metre glass shell beside the newly reopened Al Majarrah Park. ## How to get to the Rain Room 1. From the old centre at **Al Hisn Fort** (Heart of Sharjah) it is about 1 km north-east: 15–20 minutes on foot or roughly 5 minutes by taxi. 2. Tell the driver “Rain Room, Al Majarrah, near Majarrah Park” — it sits right by the park, 400 m from the [Museum of Islamic Civilization](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/museum-of-islamic-civilization). 3. From Dubai by public transport: RTA buses **E303** (from Union), **E306** (from Al Ghubaiba) or **E307** (from Deira City Centre) run to **Al Jubail** bus station in Sharjah. Pay with a nol card — no cash on board. 4. From Al Jubail it is about 2 km — take a taxi in the heat, around 5 minutes. 5. Driving: there is no dedicated car park, but paid street parking with meters around the area. 6. Arrive 15 minutes before your slot, show the ticket on your phone and wait in the lobby until your group is called. ## Is the Rain Room in Sharjah worth it? If you are already in Sharjah, yes: it is cheap, close to the old-town museums, and there is nothing like it elsewhere in the UAE. Coming from Dubai just for this is harder to justify: about an hour each way, often more in traffic between the emirates, for 15 minutes of rain. Pair it with the Museum of Islamic Civilization and the heritage area and the trip pays off. With kids it works — under-5s are free — but the hall is dark and loud, and children must be supervised at all times. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Ticket booked for the right date and time - [ ] Leaving early enough to arrive 15 minutes ahead - [ ] Wearing light, matt clothes - [ ] No pointed high heels - [ ] Student or teacher ID, if I qualify for AED 15 - [ ] nol card topped up, if I’m taking the bus from Dubai ## Old Sharjah in half a day The fort in the centre, rain in a dark hall, the museum by the water and the Blue Souk towards evening. YesGo works out the timing and transfers. 1. [Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn)](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/sharjah-fort) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · AED 10 · 5-museum ticket AED 20 2. [Rain Room](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/rain-room) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · AED 25, under 5 free 3. [Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/museum-of-islamic-civilization) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · AED 10, children 2–12 AED 5 4. [Blue Souk (Central Souq)](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/sharjah/blue-souk) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry ## Good to know Rain Room has also been shown in London, New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Busan, but those were temporary exhibitions. Sharjah has the only permanent one. The work belongs to Sharjah Art Foundation, which also runs the neighbouring Al Majarrah Park. ## Tips - Weekday mornings are the quietest; on Friday it opens only at 16:00 and evening slots are the most sought after. - Take your first steps slowly so the cameras pick you up. - Phone photos are fine at your own risk near the water; professional, fashion and music-video shoots need the foundation’s permission. - Walk on to the Museum of Islamic Civilization, 400 m away, straight after your session. - Got a few drops on your shirt? Outside in the heat it dries in minutes. ## Questions ### How much are Rain Room Sharjah tickets? AED 25 for adults, AED 15 for students up to 22 and teachers with ID, free for children under 5 and for People of Determination with one companion. ### What are the Rain Room Sharjah timings? Saturday–Thursday 9:00–21:00 and Friday 16:00–22:00, with no closing day. In Ramadan: 10:00–15:00 and 21:00–24:00, Fridays 21:00–24:00. ### How long is the Rain Room experience? About 10–15 minutes inside, up to seven people at a time. Allow around 30 minutes on site with check-in. ### Do you get wet in the Rain Room? Barely, if you move slowly. Quick movements let some drops through, and dark or shiny clothes can confuse the sensors. ### How do I get to the Rain Room from Dubai? RTA bus E303, E306 or E307 to Al Jubail in Sharjah, then a 5-minute taxi. A taxi from Dubai goes door to door but is slow in traffic. ### Where is the Rain Room in Sharjah? In Al Majarrah, next to Al Majarrah Park, 400 m from the Museum of Islamic Civilization and about 1 km from Al Hisn Fort. ### Do I need to book in advance? For weekends and public holidays, yes — slots sell out. Tickets can’t be refunded or changed, so leave time for the journey. ### Can I take photos in the Rain Room? Yes, on your phone at your own risk. Professional photography needs prior permission; fashion shoots and music videos are not allowed. ### Is the Rain Room suitable for kids? Yes, and under-5s are free. Keep children with you at all times — the hall is dark and noisy, which can frighten little ones. ## How we checked Prices, hours, Ramadan hours, session length and group size come from the official Sharjah Art Foundation page; rules on clothing, heels, photography and refunds come from the terms on the booking site. History and technology are checked against the foundation and Wikipedia, the building against Dezeen. Group size differs: the foundation says up to seven, Wikipedia six — we use the foundation’s figure. Last-slot times and the RTA bus routes are marked “verifying”, as we did not open official timetables. Check your slot status when booking: venues in the UAE sometimes close at short notice by order of the authorities. ## Sources - Sharjah Art Foundation: Rain Room page — hours, Ramadan hours, prices, sessions, 03.11.2026 - Rain Room booking site (Sharjah Art Foundation): visitor terms, 03.11.2026 - English Wikipedia: Rain Room; Wikidata Q56289822 - Dezeen, 19.11.2019 — the Sharjah pavilion - Khaleej Times, 2024 — last session times - Gulf News — the Ruler of Sharjah opens the installation, 2018 - OpenStreetMap — location and distances --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.