Newswatcher, Sharjah and its outlying lands are still dry and will probably always be that way now! Shame really because back in the late 60's and early 70's, it was the place to be. There is however one place in the Emirate that does sell booze/has a bar and that is Sharjah Wanderers RFC.
Vdg, Talking with many people here over the years, I've heard many differing opinions on what its like to live in Mirdif...
Its too Far out/Its really quiet/Its just under the extended centreline of Dubai International...What I can tell you is that rents are cheap meaning for a big 3 bedroom villa instead of paying approx 20,000 pounds a year rent (as you do in Jumeirah), you are paying half the price...hence more and more people are moving out to Mirdif..by the way, they have improved the roads so getting into town only takes 10 to 15mins outside of rush hour.
Cheers,
F-S