Khorfakkan Waterfalls, Fujairah

Quick Info
  • Location: 988X+Q7R - Al Mudeife 1 - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
  • Entrance Fee:
  • Duration: 1-2 hrs
  • Time: It is open 24 hours
Khorfakkan Waterfalls, Fujairah

Overview

Located on the east coast of UAE, Khorfakkan is a small town which is quite renowned for its amazing beaches, watersports activities, spas, and fishing. The city welcomes vacationers for its amazing experiences and vacationers can definitely plan to visit the town on weekend Getaways. UAE is blessed with several natural attractions, among which Khofakkan Waterfalls is one of them which is preserved by the government. So, one must visit there to explore its blessed beauty. The mountains of Hajar and amazing rock formations offer a perfect backdrop to the waterfall and capture the eyes of visitors. 

Khorfakkan is one of the beautiful attractions which was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The captivating waterfall is 43 metres above sea level, 45 metres long and 11 metres wide. Vacationers can easily see the water slope from the top of the cave. From top of the waterfalls, vacationers can also see the mesmerising panoramic beauty of Khorfakkan Beach. Nearby the waterfall there are several restaurants and cafes, so after exploring the waterfall, vacationers can enjoy the sip of tea and other beverages of their choice at these nearby cafes. 

Khorfakkan Waterfalls is a blend of both natural scenic beauty and technology. With the help of the present world’s state-of-the-art technology, the government of the town enhanced the area of the waterfall and constructed some area nearby that enables the vacationers to have a look at the whole city from a glorious vantage point. Each of these things compel vacationers to have a wonderful time and experience at the Khorfakkan waterfall and one must visit. So, one must visit this beautiful place along with your family for a remarkable experience. 


Highlights

Distance: 99 KM from Dubai Airport 

Places to Visit: 

  • The Khorfakkan Amphitheater - Inspired by Roman architecture, Khorfakkan Amphitheater has become a landmark of the area, attracting many tourists. The theatre has a state-of-the-art cooling system, making it an ideal venue for events. 
  • Khorfakkan Film - This film is produced by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA), representing the heroic events of the Khorfakkan city people, it was taken from the book titled “Khorfakkan’s Resistance against the Portuguese Invasion of September 1507”. 
  • Khorfakkan Beach - Located at 3 km, this is a crescent-shaped beach and a perfect place for a picnic. At this place vacationers can enjoy water sports activities or go swimming.

Best time to visit: Mid-October to Mid-April when temperatures typically range from 28-35 degrees Celsius. 

Ideal Duration:  Anytime in day or night


How to Reach

Drive

By car, from Dubai to Khorfakkan (E44 + E55/Khorfakkan Rd), the journey will take 1.5 hours, and from Sharjah to Khorfakkan (E55/Khorfakkan Rd), it will take 1 hour 10 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi in Dubai is one of the common ways to reach from one place to another. To reach Khorfakkan, vacationers can hire a taxi which will take 1h 32m. To reach Khorfakkan will cost you u20b96,500 - u20b98,000.


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