Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre Ten years after being closed to the public, Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre has made it possible for visitors to visit the mangroves once again. The area is still restricted and you …
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Traditional Crafts Museum, Khor Fakkan
Take a stroll back through time in this small well set out museum and see how trades and every day tasks were carried out in the past and how the local people lived. The museum …
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Wadi Al Helo is one of Sharjah’s several enclaves and is full of surprises. Just off the old Kalba Road, the valley lies on the old caravan trade route and is on the tentative list …
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Kalba, Emirate of Sharjah First posted 20/2/20, last updated on 5/4/24. Kalba has much to offer the nature lover, with several diverse habitats for its size – mountains, plains with acacia forests, mangroves, beaches, lakes, …
Continue readingKalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre
Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre Kalba Mountain Conservation Centre and Bird of Prey Centre are just two of the many protected areas in the Emirate of Sharjah, where a lot of …
Continue readingKhor Fakkan, Sharjah
Khor Fakkan has always been a favourite place for a nice little getaway but if you haven’t been for a while, you might be surprised at what’s new and also at parts you just never …
Continue readingWadi Shees, Shees Park and Shees Rest Area
Wadi Shees is a favourite with many to get away from the city, including me! Whether it’s the beautiful new park, the pools, the old village and nature trail or a bit of off-roading, you’re …
Continue readingAl Rabi Tower, Khor Fakkan
Al Rabi Tower is a great Khor Fakkan viewpoint, the starting point of the Rabi Hiking Trail, the site of a cafe where you can enjoy the view over breakfast or at any time of …
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Update 2021: The village has undergone many changes since this post. It is currently being turned into a hotel. The village also has houses, stores, and a mosque all built of rock and clay. The …
Continue readingAl Hayl Fort and Square
Nestled in the Hajar mountains, Al Hayl Fort is often missed by tourists and residents alike. The fortified courtyard house was originally built in the time of Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi, who ruled …
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