Heritage Sites · Sharjah
Al Thuqeibah
الثقيبة
Photo: Thuqeibah.jpg · Alexandermcnabb · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 249 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 183 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 52 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 64 km
- 44 mfrom Hatta (mountain enclave) · 49 km
- 53 mfrom Fujairah · 68 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
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
archaeological site in the UAE
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q56063241
About & Sources Al Thuqeibah
Al Thuqeibah is a heritage site in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "archaeological site in the UAE". 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 November–March. Nearby: Jabal Buhais, Desert Safari, Oman Route and Jabal Umaylih.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Sharjah
- archaeological site in the UAE
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Thuqeibah?
No — approach is asphalt at 249 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Thuqeibah?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
How long do I need at Al Thuqeibah?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Thuqeibah?
About 183 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Thuqeibah?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 24.9552, 55.8025 — near Jabal Buhais, Desert Safari, Oman Route and Jabal Umaylih.
Who can take you there
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