Khor Fakkan’s stunning mountaintop viewpoint attracts 50,000 visitors over Eid Al Adha


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The latest attraction to open in Sharjah attracted tens of thousands of visitors during Eid Al Adha alone.

Al Suhub – a mountaintop destination overlooking Khor Fakkan – drew at least 50,000 people over the holiday, state news agency Wam reported.

Almost 600 metres above sea level, the observation point offers panoramic views of the UAE’s east coast and the Gulf of Oman.

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the venue last month.

  • The Al Suhub rest complex offers panoramic views of Khor Fakkan.
    The Al Suhub rest complex offers panoramic views of Khor Fakkan.
  • It is a mountain-top destination.
    It is a mountain-top destination.
  • The Al Suhub Rest House has a striking circular design.
    The Al Suhub Rest House has a striking circular design.
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opens the Al Suhub Rest House.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opens the Al Suhub Rest House.
  • The rest house has been built about 600 metres above sea level.
    The rest house has been built about 600 metres above sea level.
  • The facility features a restaurant and panoramic views of Khor Fakkan.
    The facility features a restaurant and panoramic views of Khor Fakkan.
  • Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi opened the facility just before Eid Al Adha.
    Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi opened the facility just before Eid Al Adha.
  • The facility also features outdoor viewing areas.
    The facility also features outdoor viewing areas.
  • The attraction is the latest to open in Khor Fakkan as it welcomes more tourists.
    The attraction is the latest to open in Khor Fakkan as it welcomes more tourists.
  • People will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the sea and surrounding areas.
    People will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the sea and surrounding areas.
  • The facility also includes a children's play area.
    The facility also includes a children's play area.
  • The Al Suhub rest complex in Khor Fakkan.
    The Al Suhub rest complex in Khor Fakkan.

Ayman Al Naqbi, director of planning and surveying in Khor Fakkan, said the number of people visiting the city had doubled in recent years because several tourist attractions had opened there.

They include a Roman-inspired amphitheatre and huge waterfall, which opened on the Corniche last December.

A new heritage area with a canal, hotel and traditional-style souq has also come to life, and trails are being constructed to encourage hiking.

One three-kilometre mountain path leads walkers to the recently redeveloped Rafisah Dam. A second route, once complete, will reach Jebel Al Sheikh Tower.





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Updated: August 02, 2021, 6:11 AM