Wildlife & Reserves · Sharjah
Al Hefaiyah Reserve
مَرْكَز ٱلْحفيَّة لِصوْن ٱلْحَيَاة ٱلْجَبَلِيَّة
Photo: Al Hefaiyah Conservation Centre interior.jpg · Alexandermcnabb · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 61 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
- Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 28 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 107 km
- 27 mfrom Fujairah · 21 km
- 46 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 43 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Hefaiyah Reserve
Al Hefaiyah Reserve is a nature reserve in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Animal Viewing, Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre and Al Ghayl Fort.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Sharjah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Hefaiyah Reserve?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
How long do I need at Al Hefaiyah Reserve?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Hefaiyah Reserve?
About 61 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Hefaiyah Reserve?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 24.9895, 56.3253 — near Animal Viewing, Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre and Al Ghayl Fort.
Who can take you there
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.