Sharjah: The Capital of Culture

Sharjah: The Capital of CulturePart of Assoulines Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own. Widely celebrated as the Cultural Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is a creative and vibrant hub at the heart of the Middle East. Renowned for its deep rooted commitment to the arts, education, and heritage

Part of Assouline’s Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own.

Widely celebrated as the Cultural Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is a creative and vibrant hub at the heart of the Middle East. Renowned for its deep-rooted commitment to the arts, education, and heritage preservation, the emirate stands as a beacon of cultural excellence in the region.

From the architectural marvel of the House of Wisdom, designed by Foster + Partners, to the restored coral-walled galleries of the Sharjah Art Foundation Art Spaces, the city reflects both a profound respect for tradition and a bold vision for progress. Home to the Sharjah International Book Fair, one of the world’s largest literary events, Sharjah also boasts more than museums that celebrate its rich and diverse history. Among them is the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, which houses over 5,000 artifacts and rare manuscripts, offering a deep insight into Islamic art, science, and culture.

Sharjah: The Capital of Culture offers a compelling portrait of Sharjah’s dedication to cultural enrichment, historical preservation, and creative expression—an homage to an emirate where the past and future coexist in perfect harmony.

About the Brand

Assouline Publishing was founded as a family company in 1994 by Proper and Martine Assouline. It has published approximately 1500 titles on subjects ranging from architecture, art, design, fashion, lifestyle, and travel and has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious, and creative.

Created with the goal of becoming the first luxury brand on culture, Assouline aims to supply everything needed for a contemporary library. An active contributor to the growth of the illustrated market and its integration into the worlds of luxury, fashion, and design, Assouline provides the highest quality book-objects, sharing a distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire that have captured imaginations while addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With its style and vision, the brand is a true pioneer.

Product Details

Released in November 2025

Author: Anna Seaman
Publisher: Assouline Publishing Corporation
Edition: English
Book Details: 280 pages
Material: Silk hardcover
Dimensions: (L 33 x W 25 x D 3) cm
Weight: 1.9 kg