Khor Fakkan is a beach town on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, part of the Emirate of Sharjah and surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah. More about Khor Fakkan →
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Cruise ships call at Khor Fakkan Port, at the northern end of Khor Fakkan bay. The beach, corniche and amphitheatre lie along the bay to the south, about 5 km by road, so most visitors use a taxi or tour, which is also needed for Al Rafisah Dam and Al Suhub in the mountains.
5.3 km · 12–14 min by car
Khor Fakkan Beach on the town's seafront is 5.3 km from the port by road, typically 12-14 minutes by car.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Khor Fakkan Port is about 5 km by road from the beach and corniche, so most visitors use a taxi or tour. No official taxi fares are published, so agree the price before you ride.
Khor Fakkan is a beach town on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, part of the Emirate of Sharjah and surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah. It sits on a wide bay on the Gulf of Oman, backed by the rugged Hajar Mountains, with a corniche and beach for walks and water sports, and the Roman-inspired Khorfakkan Amphitheatre beside a 45 m man-made waterfall. Mountain roads lead inland to the Al Rafisah Dam reservoir, with kayaking and hiking trails, and to viewpoints high above the bay. Cruise ships call at Khor Fakkan Port, at the northern end of the bay.
Roman-inspired open-air amphitheatre facing the bay, covering over 1,700 square metres with seating for more than 3,500 spectators, plus a restaurant and cafe. Beside it a 45 m man-made waterfall, carved from natural rock, is often lit at night.
The town's beach, set against rock formations and the Hajar Mountains, with a corniche for a leisurely walk and water sports, kayaking, diving, boat rentals and dhow cruises on the bay.
A reservoir in the mountains on the road to Khor Fakkan, with kayaks and pedal boats, a lakeside walkway, hiking trails, a man-made waterfall, a short climb to a hilltop castle (Al Hosn) and children's play areas, plus a restaurant with views over the lake and an ice-cream cafe. Hikers can walk to Al Suhub Rest House in about 1 to 1.5 hours.
A mountain-side rest stop above Khor Fakkan, reached by a road with viewing points along the way, offering panoramic views over the town and bay and a restaurant.