Wadi Shees | Khor Fakkan Tour

The largest town in Sharjah’s East Coast is Khorfakkan and it is a beautiful city which is located on the Sea of Oman. Khorfakkan, because of its elegant white sand beaches and naturally alluring coral reefs is a popular spot that attracts tourists from all over the globe.

Spots to visit in Khor Fakkan Tour

The places that we cover include:

• Driving Through KhorFakkan Mountains
• Al Rafisah Dam
• Amphitheater
• Wadi Shees village
• Wadi Shees Park
• Artificial Water Fall
• Al Rabee Tower
• KhorFakan Cornich Beach
• Al Hajar Mountain

Khor Fakkan Mountains

Khorfakkan Mountains are a popular tourist attraction with a beautiful view. In the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is a wadi or seasonal river. The wadi travels through the Omani exclave of Madha before passing into the highland town of Shees. This wadi is known as WadiShees. A short, beautiful trail to expose your children to the joys of hiking. The clearly signposted path leads past the charming town, overflowing falajs, and underneath fruit-laden trees. It’s best to let them explore it at their own leisure even if you could breeze through it in 20 minutes. Basically, the entire area is a village called the Wadi Shees Village. On the outskirts of Sharjah, in Khor Fakkan, next to Wadi Shees, is where the theWadiShis Park is located. Living in a rental apartment in Al Qasimia Sharjah will take you about 45 minutes. Similarly to that, if you live in an apartment in Ajman Nuaimiya, it takes 45 to 60 minutes. The drive to the park by car for Dubai residents takes about an hour and a half. Here you can climb the mountains walkways, enjoy a bbq picnic at the park, walk in the park and watch a show at the outdoor theatre.

A beautiful hiking track with views of Khorfakkan and the bay begins and ends with Al Rabi Tower. A historical landmark, the tower was erected in 1915 as a component of Khorfakkan’s defense system. A clearly signposted track leads hikers to a summit at 395 meters with panoramic views. The Sharjah Calligraphy Museum and the Souq Al Shanasiyah are also nearby.

Al Rafisah Dam

A dam is a place with diverse indigenous flora and fauna, including the Little Grebe and other migratory and wintering birds, as well as troublesome introduced and invasive species, like tilapia and the red-eared slider turtle. At the beginning of WadiRafisah in the Hajar Mountains, above KhorFakkan, is the Al Rafisah Dam. Additionally, there is a mosque, a children’s play area, a mini-market, ice cream, and a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Wintertime picnic location ideal.  There is plenty of parking, although on weekends it is best to arrive before 12 o’clock in order to find a spot closer to the attraction. If you take the new motorway, it will only take you 45–50 minutes to get from Sharjah to this location. The neighbouring Wadi Shees Fortress and the adjoining historic plantations have been renovated as part of the new development. Enjoy the 1-kilometer path that circles the dam and the mountain’s edge and is lined with palm trees.

Amphitheatre

A cultural landmark and amphitheater in KhorFakkan, Emirate of Sharjah, is called the KhorFakkan Amphitheatre. The amphitheater, which is situated at the base of “Al Sayed” mountain and faces the city of Khorfakkan’s coastline, has quickly gained notoriety among the locals. The recently constructed amphitheater has a floor area of more than 1700m2 and can hold more than 3500 people. The most cutting-edge cooling system was incorporated into its design, making it the perfect outdoor venue for upcoming events. The restaurant and café inside the amphitheater serve delectable food to hungry patrons. Next to the amphitheater is a stunning 45-meter-high waterfall. The waterfall was sculpted out of natural rock, despite being man-made, and is frequently lit up at night. There is also a café and restaurant should you get hungry.

Khorfakkan Corniche Beach

At Khorfakkan Corniche Beach, you can rent a boat or Jet Ski from the cottages at the corniche’scentre will allow you to explore the water while taking a leisurely swim. There are numerous fishing sites to land a sizable catch deeper into the sea. The nearby Shark Island, which is only accessible by boat from the beach, offers the options of sailing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

Hajar Mountains

The highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula is the Hajar Mountains, also known as the Rocky Mountains or the Stone Mountains, which are located in northeastern Oman and the eastern United Arab Emirates. They are also referred to as the “Oman Mountains” and are located 50 to 100 kilometers inland from the Gulf of Oman. They divide Oman’s flat coastal plain from its high desert plateau. The Hajar’scentre region contains some of the nation’s tallest and roughest terrain.

Artificial Water Fall

Wadi Shees Village

Wadi Shees Park

Enjoy Kayaking

You can pay additionally for kayaking, speed boards, parasailing, jet skis, and food service.

Special discounts for large groups are also available and children under the age of three are free but those above are charged the same as adults.

Pick and Drop Timings

 Pickup timings are from 08:00 am – 09:00 am and drop-off timings are from 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm