Comparisons
Sharjah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United Arab Emirates: Fujairah and Ras Al-Khaimah
Sharjah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sharjah rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sharjah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Saja'a Industrial, Khor Fakkan and Hamriya Free Zone. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Saja'a Industrial peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khor Fakkan peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hamriya Free Zone peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Sharjah fare in comparison to others in United Arab Emirates? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sharjah was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in United Arab Emirates. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United Arab Emirates, street construction in Sharjah has become more connected. Sharjah ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Sharjah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sharjah is Hamriya Free Zone with an SNDi of 4.15, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Khor Fakkan with an SNDi of 1.81, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Khor Fakkan, Hamriya Free Zone
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sharjah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sharjah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Saja'a Industrial, Khor Fakkan and Hamriya Free Zone. Out of the three cities, Al Saja'a Industrial and Khor Fakkan do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Saja'a Industrial peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Khor Fakkan peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Sharjah is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in United Arab Emirates. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United Arab Emirates, the street network in Sharjah has become more connected. Sharjah ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.