Sharjah is the third largest and third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, located along the northern coast of the Persian Gulf. It forms part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area and contains notable landmarks like the Al Emam Ahmad Bin Hanbal Mosque, Cultural Palace, and Ruler's Office. Ajman, the capital of Ajman Emirate, runs directly into Sharjah along the coast, forming a continuous urban area along the Persian Gulf coastline.