Exploring the Emirate of Sharjah

Walking and Cycling Tours and Itineraries

in the city and Central and Eastern Regions
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Table of Contents

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Emirate of Sharjah Walking/Cycling Tours and Itineraries
Walking Tour 1 - Sharjah Art Area
Walking Tour 2 - Corniche & Heart of Sharjah
Walking Tour 3 - Heart of Sharjah
Walking Tour 4 - Buhairah Corniche Loop
Walking Tour 5 - Al Majaz -Al Qasba - Al Khan
Walking Tour 6 - Souq Al Jubail to Government Buildings
Walking Tour 7 -Ultimate Walking/Cycling Coastal Tour
Walking/Cycling Tour 8 - Around University City
Itinerary 1 - Arabic Architecture Tour
Itinerary 2 - Sharjah Art
Other Suggested Itineraries for Adults
Some Suggested Itineraries with Children
Central Region (Al Madam) Itinerary 1
Central Region Itineraries 2 and 3
Khor Fakkan Walking Tour
Khor Fakkan Portuguese History Trail
Khor Fakkan Full Day Itinerary 1
Khor Fakkan Full Day Itinerary 2
Khor Fakkan Half Day Itinerary 3
Kalba Walking/Cycling Tour 1
Kalba Cycling Tour (2) with Optional Activities
Kalba Full Day Itinerary
Kalba Half Day Itinerary
Kalba Free Itinerary
Wadi Al Helo - Kalba Full Day Itinerary
Dibba Al Hisn Walking/Cycling Tour
Glimpses of the UAE Resources
Emirate of Sharjah Walking/Cycling
Tours and Itineraries

This handy booklet includes suggestions for walking/cycling tours

and itineraries across the emirate but you can always mix them up
and add or skip something. They are intended as flexible frameworks
to plan your day rather than rigid programmes. All tours can be done
on foot, by bike, or by scooter.
You can use it by itself or to get even more out of your trip, use it
together with The Ultimate Guide to the Emirate of Sharjah. If you
don’t have the book already, you can see links to buy it here. Check
the Glimpses of UAE website for updates on new places to visit,
closures, working days and hours, etc, so you’re not disappointed. I
do my best to keep the information current on my website but it’s
always advisable to check with centres and so on if there is
somewhere you particularly want to go. Having a plan B is always a
helpful idea too.
Each tour has a map showing locations numbered according to the
steps given. The pins on the maps may not always be in the exact
spot but are more of a guide.
Relevant links to posts on the website or social media are included
at the end of each tour/itinerary. IG is for a link to an Instagram
post, FB for a Facebook post, and if there is no abbreviation, it’s a
link to a post on the website.
The second link, ‘Map,’ takes you to the locations on the Glimpses of
the UAE Map. My map is a helpful tool for planning your itinerary in
a particular area. Most map links also have photos of the location
and a link to either a web post or a social media post.
So now, let’s get started with the tours!
 Walking Tour 1 - Sharjah Art Area

This tour is only about 1km. If you include The Rain Room, it’s
about 2km.
1) Start at Al Mureija Art Spaces. Register free of charge at the
visitor centre. Follow the map of the six galleries. (You’ll receive
the map at the visitor centre.)
2) From there, walk through to the Heart of Sharjah.
Sometimes there are large outdoor artworks displayed here.
Optional extra - stop off at Art for All and have a look at exhibited
works.
3) Head to Souq Al Shanasiya and continue through to Souq
Sagr. Turn right and stop at Sharjah Art Institute.
4) From there, walk to the right, cross over to Sharjah Art
Museum and visit the permanent exhibitions upstairs and any
temporary ones downstairs.
5) Cross the road and visit Bait Al Serkal next to the Sharjah Art
Foundation (SAF) building.
6) Visit the SAF shop, then go up the alley next to SAF. Stop at the
Emirates Fine Arts Society on the right. Continue to Bait
Obaid Al Shamsi and explore the galleries.
7) Optional extension - walk 15 minutes to The Rain Room. It is
recommended to book in advance during busy times. (It might be
easier to start there and do the tour in reverse.)
Add a stop for refreshments at one of the Fen cafes or restaurants at
Al Mureija Art Spaces, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Rain Room or with an
optional extension at The Flying Saucer.

Relevant Links
Old Souqs in Sharjah, Map for Souq Al Shanasiya
Sharjah Art Museum and Art Area, Map
Bait Obaid Al Shamsi on IG, Map
Arabian Tea House on IG, Map
Heart of Sharjah, Map
The Rain Room, Map
The Flying Saucer on IG and FB, Map
Fen Cafe at Al Mureija Art Spaces on IG, Map
 Walking Tour 2 - Corniche & Heart of Sharjah

This tour is about 2km. With the extension steps 13-17, it’s around
2.5km.
1) Start at Al Maghfirah Mosque and enjoy its beautiful
architecture.
2) Cross over to the other side and walk south. After you pass the
first building opposite the mosque, look back to see a mural with
calligraphy on the side. Before your next stop, you’ll see a small
mosque.
3) Admire the architecture of the Museum of Islamic
Civilization.
4) Cross back to the other side of the corniche and enjoy the creek
view of the dhows, the crews at work and the passing traffic.
Alternatively, continue on the same side and observe the shop
workers and locals going about their day.
5) Cross back to the Art Area and pass Bait Obaid Al Shamsi.
6) Take a stroll through Souq Sagr (aka Souq Bahr) and Souq Al
Shanasiya. Pop into the Archeological Finds section at Al
Shanasiya.
7) At this point, you might be ready for some refreshments. There
are a couple of cafes and restaurants in front of Souq Al
Shanasiya, including the Arabian Tea House.
8) Turn right from the souq and walk down to Al Hisn (Fort). On
your left is another building with a mural by El Seed.
9) Circle the fort and then take the road to the right through to
Sharjah Wall. Follow the wall to the left and pass the Poetry
House. When you see the Sharjah Institute of Theatrical
Arts on the left, turn right through Sharjah Wall Gate 2. Go right
and then left around Sharjah National Theatre.
10) After the theatre, turn right and pass the Heritage Museum to
Calligraphy Square.
11) Take the narrow alley back on the other side of the Calligraphy
Museum and come out opposite the Theatrical Association. If
 the wooden doors are open, pop your head in here (and similar
places) to see the courtyards.
12) Turn right past Bait Al Nabooda and Souq Al Arsa back to
the Corniche. Look out for the majestic-looking House of Justice
across the creek. Optional - reward yourself with a cool drink or
lunch in the beautiful surroundings at Chedi Al Bait!
13) Optional extension - from Souq Al Arsa, turn left towards the
mosque, walk around it to the left and cross the square to Al
Mureija Gardens. Stop off for a rest under the shade of a tree
and enjoy the birdsong. If you have children with you, they may
like to stop and play here.
14) Walk past the reconstructed old dwellings on the other side of
the park, go past the green area behind them and then turn right
up into an alley. Keep going straight. Stop by the Urban Garden
on the left.
15) Come out the other side of the garden and turn right. At the
road, turn right and pass the Sharjah Heritage House Youth
Hostel.
Options to continue:
a) Take the next right and follow the road back to the Heart of
Sharjah.
b) Turn back at the hostel, wander around Al Mureija Art
Spaces and have coffee and a cake at Fen cafe or a meal at Fen
Restaurant (both set in old houses.) Pt. 16
c) Take the next left along the back of Al Zahra Mosque (with
blue mosaic tiles) and left again back to the corniche. Pt 17

Relevant Links
Al Maghfirah Mosque, Map
Museum of Islamic Civilization, Map
Sharjah Art Area, Map
Old Souqs of Sharjah, Map for Souq Al Shanasiya and Arabian Tea
House
Arabian Tea House on IG
Heart of Sharjah, Map
Bait Al Nabooda on IG (now Heart of Sharjah Discovery Centre)
Chedi Al Bait on IG, Map
Al Mureija Garden, Urban Garden and Al Mureija Art Spaces,
Sharjah Hostel, Zahra Mosque Map
Al Mureija Garden on IG
 Walking Tour 3 - Heart of Sharjah

Start at Souq Al Shanasiya and follow steps 7-12 in walking tour 2.

(Repeated below) This tour is under 1km.
1) Start at Souq Al Shanasiya.
2) Walk down to Al Hisn (Fort). On the left is a building with a
mural by El Seed.
3) Circle the fort and then take the road through to Sharjah Wall.
Follow the wall to the left and pass the Poetry House.
4) Next, you’ll see the Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts on
the left. Turn right through Sharjah Wall Gate 2.
5) Go right, then left around Sharjah National Theatre.
6) After the theatre, turn right and pass the Heritage Museum.
7) Continue down the alley to Calligraphy Square.
8) Take the narrow alley back on the other side of the Calligraphy
Museum and come out opposite the Theatrical Association.
If the wooden doors are open, pop your head in here (and similar
places) to see the courtyards.
9) Turn right past Bait Al Nabooda and Souq Al Arsa back to
the Corniche. Look out for the majestic-looking House of Justice
across the creek.
10) Optional - reward yourself with a cool drink or lunch in the
beautiful surroundings at Chedi Al Bait!

Relevant Links
Old Souqs of Sharjah, Map for Souq al Shanasiya and Arabian Tea
House
Arabian Tea House on IG
Heart of Sharjah, Map
Bait Al Nabooda on IG (now Heart of Sharjah Discovery Centre)
Chedi Al Bait on IG, Map
 Walking Tour 4 - Buhairah Corniche Loop

This tour is around 6km.

1) Start at Central Souq.
2) Cross over to the gardens and walk along the corniche.
3) Walk through Al Nakheel Oasis.
4) Visit Al Noor Island or enjoy the view of it from the corniche.
5) Walk around Al Noor Mosque to admire its exquisite
architecture.
6) Continue along the corniche. Maybe stop at Shabiya Coffee
House.
7) Visit Al Majaz Waterfront - sit in the gardens, have
coffee/lunch or play.
8) Continue to Al Majaz Amphitheatre. Optional - visit
GalleryX by Xposure.
9) Continue to the steps up to the bridge and walk back across to
Central Souq or make a detour by Flag Island and have
refreshments at Jones the Grocer.
Optional - before the amphitheatre, go under the bridge to Al
Qasba. See walking tour 5.

Relevant Links
Central Souq on IG and on FB, Map
Buhairah Corniche on IG
Al Nakheel Oasis, Map
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House, Map
Al Noor Mosque Map
Al Majaz Waterfront on IG, Map
Al Majaz Amphitheatre on IG, Map
Flag Island Map
Al Qasba, Map
 Walking Tour 5 - Al Majaz -Al Qasba - Al Khan

This tour is just under 4km to Al Khan Beach or Sharjah Aquarium

and around 4.3km to Maryam Island on Al Khan Lagoon.
1) From Al Majaz Waterfront or Amphitheatre, walk around the
corniche and under the bridge to Al Qasba.
2) Walk along the canal, stop for coffee/lunch/play/art gallery.
3) Option 1 Cross the painted bridge at Al Qasba, turn left, go under
the bridge and walk up to Al Khan. Visit the beach, aquarium,
or historical sites.
4) Option 2 Continue under the bridge to Al Khan Corniche and
walk around the lagoon on the pavement or beach. You can walk
 beyond Maryam Island to the small beach at Al Khan or to
Mamzar Lagoon.

Relevant Links
Al Majaz Waterfront on IG, Map
Al Qasba, Map
Al Khan Corniche, Map
Al Khan Beach, Map
Aquarium and Maritime Museum, Map
 Walking Tour 6 - Souq Al Jubail to Government
Buildings

This tour is around 3km.

1) Start at Souq Al Jubail. (Maybe have breakfast at Jubail 1441
first.)
2) Take the steps up to the bridge, continue on the bridge and go
down the next steps to Flag Island. (Optional stop at Jones the
 Grocer for refreshments.)
3) Go back up the steps and round towards the government
buildings at Al Khan.
4) Walk along the buildings or the waterfront past the yachts,
looking over to Souq Al Jubail.
5) Continue up to the House of Justice or loop behind the
government buildings. You could also see if you get an abra back
across to Sharjah Corniche.

Relevant Links
Souq Al Jubail, Jubail 1441, Map
Flag Island, Map
Government Buildings, Map
House of Justice, Map
Walking Tour 7 -Ultimate Walking/Cycling Coastal Tour

This tour is around 20km and stretches from the Ajman border to
the Dubai border. You can continue on foot or by bike when you
reach Dubai, but not by car. You can cross the Ajman border on foot
and by bike or car.
1) Start at the Sheraton Beach Resort on Al Heera Beach (at the
border with Ajman). Continue along the beach, pass Sharjah
Ladies Club and continue to Sharjah Corniche.
2) Walk/cycle along Sharjah Corniche to Souq Al Jubail and around
Khaled Lake/Buhairah Corniche (See walking tour 4.)
3) Turn under the bridge to Al Qasba. (11km to this point)
4) Continue under the next bridge and turn left around Al Khan
Lagoon.
5) Follow the road around Al Mamzar Lagoon until you see that
the road comes to an abrupt stop. Congratulations! You just
walked/cycled from Ajman through Sharjah to Dubai!
6) An alternative option to point 4 is to continue over the bridge to
Flag Island or Al Khan government buildings.
7) An alternative option to point 5 is to turn right after the second
bridge and continue up to Al Khan beach or Sharjah
Aquarium and Maritime Museum.

Relevant Links
Sheraton, Al Heera Beach and Sharjah Ladies Club Map
Sharjah Corniche Map
Souq Al Jubail, Jubail 1441, Map
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House, Map
Al Majaz Waterfront on IG, Map
Al Qasba, Map
Al Khan Corniche, Map
Al Khan Beach, Map
Al Mamzar Lagoon, Map
Aquarium and Maritime Museum, Map
Flag Island, Map
Government Buildings, Map
 Walking/Cycling Tour 8 - Around University City

This tour is around 11km from points 1-7, or 5.6km only to the Clock
Tower, 11.5km for the loop via the Clock Tower and the whole circle
via the Holy Quran Academy is around 17km.
1) Start at the Scroll Monument.
2) Visit The House of Wisdom and the outdoor pool and
fountains.
3) Walk across to the Arab Cultural Capital Monument.
4) Walk through Islamic World Garden.
5) Continue to the Islamic Culture Monument.
6) Cross back to the University City Gate and walk through and
around the American University of Sharjah campus. Look
out for birds on the way.
7) Continue through University City and enjoy the flowers,
architecture and birds on the way to the Clock Tower. For a
shorter loop, go left at the Clock Tower and left again back to
The House of Wisdom or through University City.
8) For a longer walk, continue out the other side of University City.
9) See University City Hall on the left.
10) Turn right at the gate and pass the Martyrs' Monument and
Martyrs’ Halls.
11) Continue past Sharjah Academy of Astronomy and Space
Sciences.
12) Pass Sharjah Performing Arts Academy.
13) Pass Al Qassimi University.
14) Stop at the Holy Quran Academy.
Next, enjoy a coffee or lunch in one of the fancy cafes in Mowailah
(gold pin) or complete a loop back by Madar Al Jada and past
point 15 - Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation
Park.

Relevant Links
Scroll Monument, Map
The House of Wisdom, Map
Islamic World Garden, Map
Caya Cafe on IG and on FB
University City on IG, Map
Martyrs Monument, Map
Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences, Map
Quran Academy, Map
Arabic Architecture in Sharjah
 Itinerary 1 - Arabic Architecture Tour

I have listed this in a logical order for a driving route. The first point
starts near the Dubai border near the sea and the E11. The last two
are near both the E311 and E611. The ideal architecture tour will
include Sharjah Mosque, which is at the junction of E611 and
S116/E104.
This is not a complete list. You will see more examples of Arabic
architecture as you drive around. I recommend you look through the
post on Arabic Architecture in Sharjah to see more of individual
buildings.
1) Chamber of Commerce
2) Al Qasba
3) Al Khan Government Buildings
4) Al Noor Mosque
5) Central Souq
6) Souq Al Jubail
7) Museum of Islamic Civilisation
8) Al Maghfirah Mosque
9) Government Square - Ruler’s Court, Central Post Office, Africa
Hall
10) Sharjah Municipality Building (don’t miss this one)
11) Quran Roundabout/Cultural Square
12) University City - drive through
13) University City Hall at the end on the left
14) Exit University City Gate and take the first right
15) Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences
16) Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
17) Al Qassimi University
18) Holy Quran Academy
19) Sharjah Mosque

Relevant Links
Arabic Architecture in Sharjah - You will find photos of many of
these buildings in this post
Chamber of Commerce, Map
Al Qasba, Map
Al Khan Government Buildings, Map
Al Noor Mosque, Map
Souq Al Jubail, Map
Central Souq on IG and on FB, Map
Museum of Islamic Civilization, Map
Al Maghfirah Mosque, Map
Government Square - Ruler’s Court, Central Post Office, Africa Hall,
Map
Sharjah Municipality Building, Map
Quran Roundabout/Cultural Square, Map
University City on IG, and on FB, Map
Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences, Map
Sharjah Academy for Performing Arts, Map
Al Qassimi University, Map
Holy Quran Academy, Map
Sharjah Mosque, Map
 Itinerary 2 - Sharjah Art

Follow the steps of the walking tour and add an optional extra
1) The Rain Room
2) Art Area
3) Al Mureija Art Spaces
4) 1971 Design Space, Flag Island - Map
5) XGallery by Xposure at Al Majaz Amphitheatre - Map
6) Maraya Art Centre, Al Qasba - Map
7) Flying Saucer - on IG and FB, Map
 Other Suggested Itineraries for Adults

These can all be done with children, too but I created them
specifically aimed at adults.

Option A
1) Breakfast at The Arabian Tea House
2) Souq Al Shanasiya and Souq Sagr
3) The Rain Room
4) Al Noor Island and Butterfly House (and coffee)
Option B
1) Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation
2) Lunch at Chedi Al Bait or tea on the corniche
3) Heart of Sharjah museums and souq

Option C
1) Wasit Wetlands Centre
2) Archaeological Museum
3) The House of Wisdom and the Scroll Monument
4) Sharjah Mosque

Relevant Links
Arabian Tea House on IG, Map
Old Souqs in Sharjah, Map Souq Al Shanasiya
The Rain Room, Map
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House, Map
Museum of Islamic Civilization, Map
Chedi Al Bait on IG, Map
Heart of Sharjah, Map
Wasit Wetlands Centre, Map
Archaeological Museum, Map
The House of Wisdom, Map
Sharjah Mosque on IG, Map
 Some Suggested Itineraries with Children

Option 1
1) Sharjah Planetarium
2) Classic Cars Museum
3) Science Museum

Option 2
4) Wasit Wetland Centre
3) Science Museum
Option 3
1) Al Mahatta Museum
2) Al Noor Island
3) Al Majaz or
4) Al Qasba - lunch/dessert and boat ride or play
Option 4
5) Aquarium and Maritime Museum
6) Al Khan Beach
4) Al Qasba
Option 5
1) Al Mahatta Museum
7) The Rain Room
8) Al Heera Beach

Relevant Links
Sharjah Planetarium, Map
Classic Car Museum, Map
Science Museum, Map
Wasit Wetlands Centre, Map
Al Mahatta Museum, Map
Al Noor Island and Butterfly House, Map
The Rain Room, Map
Al Qasba, Map
Aquarium and Maritime Museum, Map
Al Heera Beach, Map
 Central Region (Al Madam) Itinerary 1

1) The Buried Village

2) Off-road History Museum
3) Jebel Buhais Geology Park
4) Extension option - quad biking/sand boarding at Al Badayer
5) Extension option - visit Fili Forts

Relevant Links
Sharjah Central Region
The Buried Village on IG, Map
Off Road History Museum, Map
Jebel Buhais Geology Park, Map
Al Badayer, Map
Fili Fort, Map
 Central Region Itineraries 2 and 3

Tour 2
1) Al Dhaid Fort and Oasis
2) Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre
3) Mleiha for a walk, lunch/dinner, horse-riding or stargazing

Tour 3
4) Camel Race, Al Dhaid
5) Sharjah Safari
6) Al Faya winter cafe

Relevant Links
Al Dhaid Fort, Map
Mleiha, Map
Al Faya Desert on FB
 Khor Fakkan Walking Tour

This tour is around 3.5km. With the extension to Flag Square, it’s
about 8.5km, and with the extension to Rabi Tower, it’s
approximately 6.5km.
1) Start at Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre.
2) Walk down to the artificial waterfall.
3) Cross over and walk along the corniche/beach.
4) Cross back to the Portuguese Fort.
5) Walk past Salem Al Mutawwa Mosque (featured on the old 5
dirham note) through the heritage village next to the
Portuguese fort and cross the canal.
6) Stroll through the old souq and stop for something to eat or
drink. Stop off at the enclosed part of the souq and visit the
Traditional Crafts Museum inside (free).
7) Cross over to Al Hisn Museum.
8) Pass the old houses next to the museum and cross the road.
Walk along the harbour.
9) Climb up to Al Adwani Tower.
You might have lunch at Lilac cafe or one of the small restaurants
frying fresh fish at the harbour. You could also take a boat trip to
Shark Island from the port.
10) Extension options: a) - cycle along the road to Khor Fakkan
Square (you could cut through the farming area for a change of
view), sit in the gardens next to the fountains, then climb up to Flag
Square; b) walk along the main road from Adwani Tower and climb
up the hill to Al Rabi Tower. End with refreshments at the
restaurant View by Wave.

Relevant Links
Khor Fakkan
Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre, Map
Artificial Waterfall on IG, Map
Portuguese Fort, Map
Heritage Village, Map
Old Souq, Map
Traditional Crafts Museum, Map
Al Hisn Museum, Map
Al Adwani Tower, Map
Lilac cafe on IG, Map
Shark Island, Map
Khor Fakkan Square, Map
Al Rabi Tower and View by Wave
 Khor Fakkan Portuguese History Trail

1) Start at the Portuguese Fort on Corniche Rd, tour the fort and
read the information boards.
2) Continue down to Al Hisn Museum and learn more about the
history of the Portuguese occupation in the galleries.
3) Cut through to the main road, climb up to the Resistance
Monument, visit the small museum, and watch the film Khor
Fakkan in the movie theatre.

Relevant Links
Khor Fakkan
IG post and FB post
Portuguese Fort, Map
Al Hisn Museum, Map
Resistance Monument on IG, Map
Resistance Monument Museum and V Cafe on FB
 Khor Fakkan Full Day Itinerary 1

1) Start with an early hike at Al Rabi Tower to see the sunrise.

2) Have breakfast at The View by Wave or in the Old Souq.
3) Visit Al Hisn Museum in the Old Souq and wander around
the souq.
4) Find a boat at the harbour to go out to Shark Island and go
snorkelling.
5) Stop at the new corniche for late lunch overlooking the beach.
6) Drive along the corniche to see the Waterfall and stop at the
Amphitheatre.
7) Go back on the Khor Fakkan road and stop at Al Rafisah Dam
for photos, play, refreshments, kayaking or pedal boat ride.
Relevant Links
Khor Fakkan
Al Rabi Tower and View by Wave, Map
Al Hisn Museum, Map
Shark Island, Map
Waterfall on IG, Map
Amphitheatre, Map
Al Rafisah Dam, Map
 Khor Fakkan Full Day Itinerary 2

1) Start early for a hike at Al Rafisah Dam up to Al Suhub.

2) Have breakfast at Al Suhub Rest Area.
3) Walk back down to Al Rafisah Dam.
4) Visit Najd Al Miqsar Village.
5) Visit Khor Fakkan Square and the Resistance Monument.
6) Go up to Flag Square. Have lunch.
7) Go to the old souq, wander through and visit the Museum of
Traditional Crafts.
8) Optional visit to Al Hisn Museum.
9) Drive along the corniche to see the Waterfall and stop at the
Amphitheatre.
10) Visit Loulou’a Beach and relax!

Relevant Links
Khor Fakkan
Al Rafisa Dam, Map
Suhub Rest Area on IG and FB, Map
Najd Al Miqsar Village, Map
Khor Fakkan Square, Map
Old Souq, Map
Traditional Crafts Museum, Map
Al Hisn Museum, Map
Waterfall on IG, Map
Amphitheatre, Map
Loulou’a Beach, Map
Flag Square view and restaurant on FB
 Khor Fakkan Half Day Itinerary 3

1) Visit Shees Park.

2) Do the nature trail through the Old Residential Village.
3) Go to Al Rafisah Dam. Have lunch, then go kayaking.
4) Do The Walk through to Al Miqsar Village.
Relevant Links
Khor Fakkan
Wadi Shees, Map
Al Rafisah Dam, Map
Najd Al Miqsar Village, Map
Shees Park on IG, on FB
 Kalba Walking/Cycling Tour 1

The distance for steps 1-4 is around 4km, and for steps 5-11, it’s
about 9-10km.
1) Start at the main flagpole and walk along Kalba Lake.
2) Stop off at Kalba Clock Tower.
3) Continue around the lake. Optional - Visit Khor Kalba Mangrove
Centre.

Extension for cyclists/cars

4) Continue north around the corniche and observe all the different
styles of mosques along the way. Watch the fishermen at work along
the shores and at the harbour. At the first roundabout, stop at
Khor Kalba old mosque. Cross over to the other side of the road
to see Khor Kalba Portuguese Fort and the old village.
5) Cross back and walk along the lovely white sand or the new
corniche.
6) Continue to Kalba Square, and see the new mosque in white
with gold (Saeed bin Hamad al Qasimi Mosque), Kalba Fort and
Bait Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi. Visit the Kalba Port and fish
market, head to the small souq, and have lunch or coffee.
7) Pass Soor Kalba's new buildings along the corniche or through
Kalba Beach Park. Beyond that is Fujairah.

Relevant Links
Kalba
Kalba Lake on IG, Map
Kalba Clock Tower, Map
Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Map
Khor Kalba Old Mosque, Map
Khor Kalba Portuguese Fort, Map
Kalba Square, Map
Kalba Beach Park, Map
 Kalba Cycling Tour (2) with Optional Activities

This route can also be done by car and is around an extra 6km.
1) Follow the Kalba tour above in reverse.
2) At the flagpole, turn right and cycle to the roundabout. Optional
stop at Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre.
3) Turn right and make an optional stop at Kalba Bird of Prey
Centre.
4) At the next roundabout, turn left, then at the second roundabout,
turn left again and follow the track to Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam.
(You can add the option of the mountain trail here.)

Relevant Links
Kalba
Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre, Map
Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, Map
Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam on IG, Map
 Kalba Full Day Itinerary

If you’re not an early riser, do step 1 last and watch the sunset
instead. If you’re not a hiker, go to the dam, walk around the lake
and feed the ducks. If you spend more time at learning centres,
maybe choose two instead of all three.
1) Arrive early, hike up one of the hills at Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam,
and watch the sunrise.
2) Optional - complete the hike. (5-8km)
3) Visit Kalba Clock Tower, have breakfast at Gardenia Cafe on
the 5th floor or go to the viewing deck on the 7th floor.
4) Go to Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, tour the mangrove
centre, have refreshments in Fay Cafe or have a picnic in the
gardens.
5) Visit Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre.
6) Visit Kalba Bird of Prey Centre and Al Ghayl Fort. Time it
for a bird of prey show.

Relevant Links
Kalba, Map
Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam on IG, on FB, Map
Kalba Clock Tower, Map
Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Map
Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre, Map
Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, Map
 Kalba Half Day Itinerary

1) Visit Kalba Beach Park or the new Khor Kalba Beach

further down.
2) Tour Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, have lunch in Fay Cafe
or have a picnic in the gardens.
3) Walk along Kalba Lake and visit the Clock Tower.
4) Walk further down the lake and go kayaking (after 4pm.) Relax
in the park around the lake.

Relevant Links
Kalba
Kalba Square, Map
Kalba Beach Park, Map
Khor Kalba Beach, Map
Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Map
Kalba Clock Tower, Map
Kalba Lake on IG, Map
 Kalba Free Itinerary

Pack your flasks of tea/coffee, cold drinks and food from home or a
cafeteria.
1) Stop at the new Kalba Beach and have your breakfast picnic
with time for play.
2) Drive by the old fort and village.
3) Park at the beginning of Kalba Lake near Kalba Mall and walk
around the lake, enjoying the view of the mangroves, mountains
 and Clock Tower.
4) (Optional paid visit to the Clock Tower for AED 5 per adult, free
for children and senior residents.)
5) Relax in Kalba Lake gardens and children can play, maybe work
out in the public gym.
6) Visit Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam, feed the ducks, walk around the
lake or hike up a hill.

Relevant Links
Kalba
Khor Kalba Beach, Map
Khor Kalba Portuguese Fort, Map
Kalba Lake on IG, Map
Kalba Clock Tower, Map
Al Ghayl-Kalba Dam on IG, on FB, Map
 Wadi Al Helo - Kalba Full Day Itinerary

1) Start at Wadi Al Helo.

2) Visit the fort and archaeological site.
3) Climb up to the small forts and have a picnic breakfast/snack.
4) Go back down and walk or drive through the valley and all the
ruins. If driving, make a stop to walk around and look for plants
and flowers.
5) Go back to the main road and head to Kalba.
6) Visit Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre and/or
Kalba Bird of Prey Centre.
7) Park at Kalba Lake, take a walk near the mangroves and visit
the Clock Tower. Have refreshments at Gardenia Cafe on the
5th floor or head to the 7th-floor viewing area.
8) Drive around to Khor Kalba old fort and village (you can only
see through the fence but it’s still clear.)
9) Continue to Kalba Square. Take a walk around the harbour,
mosque, Kalba Fort, Al Qasimi house and new souq. Have
late lunch or dinner there or head to Tamm further up.

Relevant Links
Wadi Al Helo, Map
Kalba
Wadi al Helo on FB
Al Hefaiya Mountain Conservation Centre, Map
Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, Map
Kalba Lake on IG, Map
Khor Kalba Portuguese Fort, Map
Kalba Square, Map
 Dibba Al Hisn Walking/Cycling Tour

There are only two main roads in Dibba Al Hisn, plus the newer road
around the island.
You can do the entire route or park near the mosque and start there.
The full loop is around 9km and the loop from the mosque is about
6km. It’s also ideal to use as an itinerary as it’s a small town.
1) Optional - Start at the roundabout at the entrance to Dibba Al
Hisn. Go down the main street to the big roundabout and pass the
government buildings, which go all the way down the left-hand
side.
2) Go to/start at the big mosque.
3) Walk down to the harbour. If it’s morning, you might like to
visit the fish market.
4) Walk along the canal path. There are a couple of cafes where
you can sit outside (or inside) and enjoy the view. There is also a
small public gym.
5) Go back to Corniche Rd after the cafe near the end of the walking
track and continue to the beach park on the right (the second
part of the beach.) Keep in mind that this is a more conservative
area. Walk along the beach and then back to the road through the
park area.
6) Optional - continue along to the border where there is a small
heritage area (currently closed.)
7) Head back along the corniche and see Dibba Al Hisn Fort on
your way. It’s closed off as it’s undergoing restoration but you can
still see it.
8) At the big roundabout, turn left onto the road to Al Hisn
Island, go straight and follow the road around the island. Stop
and sit on a bench, admire the view, or have something to eat or
drink at Wave cafe.
9) When you get to the third roundabout with the pictures on it,
turn right to the canal. There is a shaded play area and benches
to sit and enjoy the view of the mountains, canal and Dibba Al
Hisn.

Relevant Links
Dibba Al Hisn, Map
Wave cafe on IG, on FB, Map
Dibba Al Hisn Beach on IG
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