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Things to do in Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates including Al Rabi Hiking Trail, Khorfakkan, Heart Beach, Sheeh Park, Al Rafisah Dam, Khorfakkan Waterfall.
1. Al Rabi Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jobishjose - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fantastic experience, we four 2 adults and 2 kids really enjoyed. The trail is marked and appropriately maintained. Lots of points to rest and to enjoy the views, the weather was perfect.
2. Khorfakkan, Heart Beach
3. Sheeh Park
4. Al Rafisah Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By JimLloyds - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
sometimes gems are truly hidden, and sometimes they are hidden in plain sight, and such is the Al Rafisah Dam - an alluring and stunning off the beaten path travel destination, tucked afar from mydubai’s urban spread and out of sight of even the most seasoned explorers and adventure seekers, so much of an oasis itself on the east coast of Khorfakkan clinging to the sides of the straddling western hajjar mountains bordering Oman, en route an unexpected stop-worthy detour on our road trip traversing the great outdoors of our own home turf, coiling untold miles on the winding new Sharjah – Khorfakkan highway through an out worldly landscape of the ever enchanting deep orange sand dunes leading to a scenic high altitude trail paved between sheer walls of arid grey rocky mountains, that instantly evoked to the conscious mind, the living embodiment of the award-winning author Angela N. Blount’s famous quote; “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take.” and truth be told, this is no exaggeration to say, I did little to no research before going, and I remember to only googling the route thinking it looked decent for a weekend escape from the hustle of the routine to free-diving on an endless road of zig-zag curves in and out over five tunnels laid through the mountains, busting our favorite songs on the play list, with our little one in tow, spending uninterrupted hours of endless conversations and laughter galore, focusing on us and enjoying face time to an all-day long quality time well spent together, and our delights knew no bounds when the scenery unexpectedly changed as we drove on the other side through the fifth tunnel and what we saw was not what we expected one bit - the largeness and strangeness of the dam was suddenly apparent, that at first glimpse is capable to take your breath away and surefire beckons you to pull over and get out from behind the wheel.. and if you fancy taking things to a next level of peace and tranquility and add a bit more of luxe to your life, mix this back-to-nature experience with a cool and laid-back morning of kayaking, which are available to rent, offering you with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gaze at the awe-inspiring grandeur of the reservoir whilst paddling through the labyrinth of its passages, where you might be lucky to have a close encounter with the resident mountain deer’s, and plenty of ducks.. and that there’s no denying, the harmonious sound of the flowing water that adds a soft blue contrast to the serene emerald green landscape that surrounds the jaw-dropping panoramic vistas of the rugged mountains looming over the pure azure reservoir creates such an enchanting atmosphere of tranquil solitude, that anyone, no matter of what thoughts and beliefs, can come to find peace.. which is hard to believe that yet does not feature very prominently on most travel itineraries, that I don’t know why, and the world has yet to exploit its magnificent views, but shhh, let’s keep it our little "secret" getaway place! #worldscoolestwinter #UAE
