Exciting Places to Visit & Things to do in Khorfakkan Sharjah UAE
Khorfakkan (Khor Fakkan) is a small town in the emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It has a population of about 40,000 people. It is one of the oldest towns in Sharjah, and it has been inhabited for more than 2,000 years.
History of Khorfakkan
Khor Fakkan was first mentioned by name in an ancient document called ‘The Book of Sailing Directions. The book was written by a Greek navigator called Ptolemy who lived around 100 AD. It is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
The city was founded in 1868 by an Omani national named Khorfakkal bin Ahmed Al Busaidi. He was from the Al Busaidi tribe which is one of the largest tribes in Oman and the UAE.
The town is known for its pearling industry and as a tourist destination for its beaches, diving sites, and resorts.
Things to do & Places to Visit in Khor Fakkan
The town has been developed in recent years and offers many facilities to its residents and visitors. It has many tourist attractions to offer, such as a beautiful beach, an old fort, and an ancient mosque. There are also many places where you can enjoy water sports like snorkeling and diving.
There are many tourist attractions for those who are looking for more than just sunbathing on the beach. Some of these include: Shees Park
Shees Park has been designed to be a modern urban oasis that offers visitors a chance to escape from the city. The park was built in 8 months and it covers an area of 11,362 m2, has a 25-meter-high unnatural waterfall, and includes 506 meters of walkways throughout three mountain terraces linked by stone stairs leading to the main viewing platform at a height of 30 meters from the main park level
It includes a children’s play area, 32 shaded seating areas for visitors, and an outdoor theater that can accommodate 70 visitors. a designated barbecue area is also available for families and friends.
This park is equipped with essential amenities and features and was opened to the public in October 2020 it’s an ideal destination for road trips during the cooler months in the UAE.
The park is in Wadi Shees, Khor Fakkan in Sharjah’s suburbs. Although it’s in Sharjah, it takes less time to get to the Shees Park from Dubai. Though it takes around 45–60 minutes to get to the park from Sharjah depending on your location, by car it takes barely 30–40 minutes to reach there from Dubai.
Khorfakkan Waterfalls
This amazing man-made waterfall is located on a natural cliff that faces the Khor Fakkan Corniche, seaside. Khorfakkan waterfalls are one of the tourist attractions in the area.
It is a perfect illustration of how nature is often merged with modern technology in the UAE.
This waterfall provides you stunning view and an amazing soothing experience, as you hear the sound of the waterfalls. It is a popular spot in Khor Fakkan where you can make incredible photos and videos for your social media accounts to share with family and friends. If you are visiting Khor Fakkan I highly recommend it to all.
Khorfakkan Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre is a landmark in Khor Fakkan and it is a unique venue for concerts, live performances, and public events.
Dive into the local culture at the impressive Khorfakkan Amphitheatre which was inspired by Roman architecture, it has quickly become a famous local landmark. The newly built amphitheater covers over 1700m2 and can hold over 3500 audiences.
A magnificent 45m-high waterfall flows down next to the amphitheater. Although the waterfall is man-made, it was carved out of natural rock and is often illuminated at night.
From there, visitors can watch the water flow down the rock. Both the amphitheater and waterfall face Khorfakkan’s shining sea, so visitors can enjoy roaming along the beach before enjoying a spectacular show.
Khorfakkan Portuguese Fort
The Portuguese Fort is one of the oldest historical sites in Khorfakkan. The fort was built by the Portuguese on an island off the coast to control access to Khorfakkan harbor. The fort is a square structure with four bastions, a moat, and two gates.
In 1519, during the reign of Sultan Hormuz, a Portuguese fleet arrived on the shores of Khorfakkan and began to build a fort. The project was completed in 1523 and the fort was named Santa Cruz. It was one of two forts built on either side of the creek that divided Khorfakkan Old Town from New Town.
The fort had many uses over time: it served as a military outpost; it was used as a prison; it was used by merchants to store their goods; it became a school for boys and girls in 1887; and finally, in 1968, the last inhabitants left its walls.
The fort has a small museum that holds artifacts from different periods of history and some information about what life was like for soldiers stationed there. There are also cannons and other weapons on display, which were used by the Portuguese to defend themselves against Arab attacks.
The Portuguese Fort of Khor Fakkan is located on the east coast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Read complete article, originally published at https://www.uglyandtraveling.com on November 27, 2022.
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