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Handmade Iranian silk rugs · Qum, Kashan & Isfahan silk
Price on request
WhatsApp us for pricesRated 5.0 stars on Google by Sharjah and Dubai buyers
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“Recently purchased several Persian rugs and couldn't be happier. The quality, craftsmanship and beauty are truly exceptional. A special thank you to Eid Al Salam, whose professionalism, honesty and warm hospitality made the entire experience wonderful.”
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“I searched a lot and spoke with many dealers. I can highly recommend Abdusalam from Al Malakia Carpets. Highly appreciated his support and expert advice in choosing a significant Esfahan carpet.”
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“Shopping for carpets at Al Malakia was both interesting and educational given the merchants' vast experience and expertise. Bought 3 beautiful carpets at very competitive prices. Highly recommended.”
Why Sharjah is where the UAE buys Persian carpets
Search for Persian carpets Sharjah, Blue Souk carpets or Central Souq carpets and you end up at the same building: the Central Souq on King Faisal Road, the carpet market of the northern Emirates since it opened in 1978.
Iranian traders settled here because the port and the Iranian community are minutes away, and that is still why the selection of luxury Persian carpets is deeper and the prices lower than in Dubai malls. The upper floor is almost entirely hand-knotted rugs, and Al Malakia holds four shops on it.
Everything on our floor is hand-knotted. Turn a piece over, count the knots, and ask where it was woven; most of our stock comes from families in Qum, Tabriz, Isfahan, Nain and Kashan that we visit in person.
Inside the showroom
Wool carpets start from around AED 1,500; silk pieces are priced individually and we quote on WhatsApp. Every piece is one of a kind, so message us to hold one for your visit.
Finding the showroom
By car
Set your navigation to Central Souq (Blue Souk), King Faisal Road, next to Khalid Lagoon. There is paid municipality parking all around the building. Take the escalator to the upper floor and look for shops 45 to 48 in Block 3.
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Every driver in Sharjah knows the Blue Souk. From Al Majaz, Al Qasba or the Sharjah bus station it is a ride of under 10 minutes.
From Dubai
We send a private car to your Dubai hotel at no charge. Book on WhatsApp and a driver is usually with you within 45 minutes. In Abu Dhabi or Al Ain? Choose from photos and video on WhatsApp and we deliver free.
Al Malakia Persian Carpets, Central Souq Block 3, King Faisal Road, Sharjah.Open in Google Maps
What a visit looks like
No pressure
Sit with a coffee while we unroll pieces. Most visitors spend an hour; some spend an afternoon. Browsing is welcome.
See the reverse
We show you the back of every carpet so you can see the knots and understand why two pieces of the same size can differ in price by ten times.
Certificate with every carpet
Each carpet leaves with a written certificate of origin, material and knot density, and free delivery anywhere in the UAE.
What we stock
500+ hand-knotted carpets: silk, wool and silk, and wool, from Qum, Kashan, Tabriz, Isfahan and Nain. Tap a tile to browse, or ask for prices on WhatsApp.
Wool & Silk Blends →
Tabriz, Nain & Isfahan, wool on a silk foundation
Price on request
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Wool Carpets →
Esfahan, Nain, Tabriz and hand-knotted tribal pieces
From AED 1,500
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Questions we hear from Sharjah visitors
Where exactly is Al Malakia in the Central Souq?
We are on the upper floor of the Central Souq (Blue Souk) on King Faisal Road, Block 3, shops 45 to 48. Ask any shopkeeper for Al Malakia if you lose your way.
What are your opening hours?
Saturday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, and Friday 2pm to 10pm. If you are travelling from far, message us on WhatsApp and we will make sure someone is there to receive you.
Is parking available at the Blue Souk?
Yes. Paid municipality parking surrounds the building; pay at the meter or through the Sharjah parking app. Weekday mornings are the quietest; Friday and Saturday evenings are busiest.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. We accept cash and major cards, and we can arrange international bank transfer for larger pieces.
Do you offer carpet cleaning and repair in Sharjah?
Yes. We offer specialist cleaning and restoration for hand-knotted Persian carpets, whether or not the piece was bought from us. Bring the carpet in or ask us to collect it.
Are prices negotiable?
Yes. Negotiation is part of buying a Persian carpet and we expect it. What we do not do is inflate the first price to leave room for it.
I searched for 'Persian carpet shop Sharjah' or 'Blue Souq carpets'. Is this the place?
Yes. Whether you searched for a Persian carpet shop Sharjah, silk carpet Sharjah, handmade carpet Sharjah, Iranian carpets Sharjah, oriental rugs Sharjah or simply Blue Souq carpets, the showroom is the same: Al Malakia, upper floor of the Central Souq, shops 45 to 48, open every day. Many visitors first searched for Persian rugs Dubai, luxury carpets Dubai, hand knotted rugs Dubai or silk carpet Dubai, saw mall prices, and drove 25 minutes to the Blue Souk instead.
Visit us in Sharjah
Central Souq, Block 3, shops 45 to 48, King Faisal Road. Saturday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday 2pm to 10pm. Call ahead if you want a specific piece ready to view.