Khor Fakkan is a town on the Gulf of Oman, in the United Arab Emirates. It centers on Khor Fakkan Bay, home to the curved Khor Fakkan Beach and a deep-sea port. A promenade runs along the beachfront, against the backdrop of the dramatic Hajar Mountains. Archaeological sites include ancient graves and a ruined Portuguese fort. West of town is Wadi Wurayah, a biodiverse mountain area with waterfalls and natural pools.
Khor Fakkan, also spelled Khawr al-Fakkān, Khawr Fakkan, or Khawr Fakkān, exclave and port town located in Sharjah emirate, United Arab Emirates. It is on the east coast of the Musandam Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Oman; the port and its hinterland divide the emirate of Fujairah into its two major portions.
How far is Khorfakkan from Dubai?
108 km
The distance between Dubai and Khor Fakkan is 108 km.
Why is Khorfakkan part of Sharjah?
In 1765 Khor Fakkan belonged to a sheikh of the Al Qasimi, Sharjah‘s ruling family, according to the German traveler Carsten Niebuhr. There is a map by the French cartographer Rigobert Bonne dating to about 1770 that shows the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf and includes Khor Fakkan.
What is the meaning of Khorfakkan?
Khor Fakkan, which means “Creek of Two Jaws”.
How far is Khorfakkan from Abu Dhabi?
219 km
The distance between Abu Dhabi and Khor Fakkan is 219 km
What is Khor Fakkan known for?
It is the site of Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the UAE. It is also a popular spot among domestic tourists.
