Beaches · Sharjah
Port of Khor Fakkan
ميناء خورفكان
Photo: Khor Fakkan 02.jpg · Bjoertvedt · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- 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. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rip currents and sudden shelves catch swimmers on both coasts, and many beaches have no lifeguard. Swim where the flags are and where other people are.
- Away from hotel and club beaches, modest swimwear is expected and photographing other beachgoers is not acceptable.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 22 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 103 km
- 13 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 5 km
- 36 mfrom Fujairah · 31 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
The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
port in the United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12246924
About & Sources Port of Khor Fakkan
Port of Khor Fakkan is a beach in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "port in the 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: Fruit, Vegetable & Fish Market, Wadi Shie and Khorfakkan Beach.
At a glance
- Beaches · Sharjah
- port in the United Arab Emirates
- 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 Port of Khor Fakkan?
Typically October–April for beaches. The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
How long do I need at Port of Khor Fakkan?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Port of Khor Fakkan?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Port of Khor Fakkan?
About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Port of Khor Fakkan?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3578, 56.3654 — near Fruit, Vegetable & Fish Market, Wadi Shie and Khorfakkan Beach.
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