Originally posted 2022-03-12 19:12:13.
When it comes to the UAE landscape, it’s completely true that most of its land is desert. However, it’s not the case with Sheers Park Khorfakkan. Shees Park is located outside of Sharjah city approximately 90 minutes drive by car from Dubai. As opposed to other parks like creek park, Sheers park is encompassed by Hajar mountains and has magnificent green scenery with an artificial waterfall. Combination of these attractive tourist features leads to a beautiful view. Aside, Shees Park offers several amenities to facilitate its visitors. Furthermore, a standalone designated location for BBQ , rest area, prayer area, restrooms, mountain terraces,shaded seating,outdoor theater,green walking paths and parking, toilets, restaurant, lake and kids play area make it a perfect weekend spot out of Dubai for both bachelors and families. In the evening, get ready to experience mesmerizing sunset views. The best views of Sheers park comes from it’s viewing points. So, in case you love bird eye views, pay a visit to it’s viewing points.
How to reach Sheers Park?
Assuming that you’re coming from Dubai by own car, you should take UAE famous highway- Emirates Road (E611) towards Sharjah and make an exit for Khor Fakkan Road. After leaving E611 highway, You’ll have to continue down Khor Fakkan Road for a distance of roughly 70 kilometers, prior to taking the ramp toward the Shees area. Following that,Then continue straight from the roundabout onto Masafi road until you reach Shees park.
In case you’re staying in Sharjah and don’t have car convenience, the easiest way to get from Sharjah to Khor Fakkan is by bus. Take a bus from your nearby bus station to Al Qadsia Bus Stop. Once you arrive at Al Qadsia Bus Stop, take a taxi from there to Masafi road or Shees park.
Activities to do at Sheers Park
In recent years, Sharjah has been making several efforts to attract visitors internationally and locally. Being located adjacent to Dubai, Sharjah can be a most suitable spot particularly a weekend destination for Dubai residents. To achieve its tourism goal, sharjah is providing a one-of-a-kind experience to Sheers park visitors by featuring the best facilities particularly designed for nature enthusiasts.
Watch Show at Outdoor Theater
Most of the parks in the UAE don’t have cinemas, especially the free one, but Sheers park is equipped with an outdoor theater to keep visitors engaged. Open-air amphitheater at Shees park has the potential to cater to approximately 70 people.
Ascend the Mountain
To assist climbers, Shees Park in Khor Fakkan has 506 meters upwards pathways for visitor navigation. These trails are well paved with bare stone that gives you a sense of ancient traditional pathways. There are three stages of the mountain terrace all going to the main viewing deck, from where you can savor spectacular landscapes of the park and adjoining hajar mountains.
Have a BBQ Party
To make room for the outdoor BBQ parties buffs, There is also an allocated barbecue area at Shees Park. Unfortunately, night camping is not allowed. Additionally,the barbecue area is limited and certainly can get occupied on Saturdays and Sundays and during peak time. The park also provides shaded seating areas for families and friends to take pleasure from fun outdoor refreshments!
Walk Around the Park
Shees park has a gratifying walking route throughout the park. Though walking would be an awesome experience all of the time, particularly you’ll enjoy it if you walk when the weather is cool and nice. Many restaurants around the Shees park are accessible for a quick bite so no worry if you’re exhausted.
Indulge in Artificial Lake & Water fall
If walking doesn’t catch your attention, there is an artificial 25-meter-high waterfall along with a small lake where you can grab awesome selfies along with your loved-ones.
Let Kids have fun
A Separate kids playing area makes the experience even better for families. You Kids will unquestionably enjoy the slides and many more activities at Shees Park Sharjah.
Sheers Park Entry Fee
At the moment, Sheers park entry is free for everyone.
Tips to follow when visiting Sheers Park
Any kind of pet is not permitted in the park, in addition to other fun-based activities such as camping, football, shisha, horseback riding, hunting and swimming.
Even though the park has an exclusive car parking with plenty of space, during peak days like national holidays it’s possible you have to struggle to find a parking space.Therefore, schedule your visit to Seers park carefully.
