Surrounded by the mighty Hajar mountains, Shees Park in Khorfakkan is a tranquil and calm place blessed with natural beauty. This park offers ultimate relaxation and fresh air away from city life.
This park was inaugurated in year 2020 and it took 8 months for this park to complete. Soon this park became a favourite tourist attraction in Sharjah. Visit Sharjah and explore more such places of natural beauty to unwind, relax and reconnect with nature.
About Shees Park
The Shees Park has an area of 11,362 sqm and is thoughtfully designed to blend with its natural surroundings. This park has beautiful gardens, a human made waterfall, mountain walks, a viewing spot, a kids’ play area and seating arrangements. All these things altogether make it a perfect picnic destination with family and friends. Apart from these, there is a designated BBQ section where you can enjoy making delicious BBQs and complete your picnic. There’s also an open air amphitheatre with capacity to accommodate 70 people. So, this is a place where you can expect shows and plays to entertain you live. Moreover, the venue itself hosts some cultural and entertainment events to keep the visitors entertained.
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Interesting Features of Shees Park
1. Eco-Friendly Design
The Shees Park in Khorfakkan is known for its commitment to sustainability. The entire park operates on solar energy for light and thus reduces the carbon footprint. In many ways, this park shows dedication to eco friendly practices.
2. Native Flora
This park has a wide range of plant species that are native to the UAE. Some of them are Ghaf trees, date palms and acacias. These flora blossoms in this region because it is local to the area and thus also support the wildlife and ecological balance of the region.
3. Mountain Views
Shees Park offers great views of the natural surroundings and the Hajar mountains. There are observation spots on mountains that also provide a top view of the whole park. You can enjoy and click pictures of these beautiful landscapes.
4. Picnic Spot
This park is certainly a great picnic spot for families and groups of friends. A day out in Sharjah is incomplete without a visit to Shees Park in Khorfakkan. Elder people can sit and relax on the benches in shaded areas while little children can play in the playground. Fitness enthusiasts can go for a walk in the mountainous terrains of the park and foodies can bring all the equipments and make a BBQ can the BBQ region of the park. So, visiting Shees Park is a perfect picnic plan.
Nearby Attractions to Explore
When you are in Khorfakkan, relaxing and unwinding in nature, there are other places that you can consider exploring nearby. Some of them are:
Al Rafisah Dam
A short drive from Shees Park will take you to the Al Rafisah Dam in Sharjah. This Dam is popular for its water activities like kayaking, paddle boating and other water sports. Similar to Shees Park, this place is also a famous picnic spot for families.
Khorfakkan Beach
A clear turquoise water beach with golden sands, Khorfakkan Beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and various water sports. The beach is well maintained and has bathrooms, changing rooms and cafes. You can also visit this beach with a Fujairah city tour by Travel Saga Tourism.
Sharjah City Sightseeing
For a more diverse and immersive experience, try visiting Sharjah city. You can explore all the major attractions of Sharjah in 1 day with Travel Saga’s Sharjah city tour. Sharjah has museums, mosques and the very popular Al Noor island to be explored.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Shees Park is during the cooler months of winter. For almost every place in the UAE, October to April is the best time to visit. During these months, the weather conditions remain pleasant unlike during the summer months when the heat is very harsh. So, plan your visit accordingly and enjoy.
Winding Up
With the Hajar mountains as the beautiful backdrop, Shees Park is a picturesque location in Khorfakkan, Sharjah. It features beautiful landscaped gardens, a walking area, shaded seating areas, a kids’ playground and a separate barbecue region. This place is certainly a perfect picnic spot for families on an outing.
