Sharjah is an emirate shaped by ideas. A place where modern architecture sits next to historical heritage districts, where empty lots become exhibition spaces and where the Sharjah Art Foundation has spent decades building one of the Arab world's most ambitious cultural ecosystems. With the ninth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP9) running across the emirate until November 7, there has never been a better moment to give it a day. Here’s how to make the most of those 24 hours.