Tour overview
Khor Fakkan is a known city of the Emirate of Sharjah, located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. The territory of Khor Fakkan is surrounded by the Emirate of Fujairah. It is the second-largest city on the east coast. It derived its name because it lies on the bay of the Khor Fakkan (Creek of Two Jaws). Khor Fakkan Container Terminal is the largest natural deep-sea port in the UAE. Usually, domestic tourists love to visit this region often.
History:
According to historians, in 1580 a Venetian jeweler Gasparo Balbi listed “Chorf” (possibly Khor Fakkan) among the names of places on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. Later, a fort was constructed by The Portuguese in Khor Fakkan. However, it was destroyed by some invaders in 1666.
This fort and another one was mentioned as “Gorfacan” a place on a small bay near the beach, with about 200 small houses built from date branches, in the logbook of the Dutch vessel ‘’the Meerkat’’. It is known as a triangular Portuguese fortress on the northern side, became derelict. A fortress on a hill on the southern side without platoon and ordnance also fell apart. The Meerkat’s log clearly indicates date palm as well as fig trees, melons, watermelons, and myrrh. It also mentions numerous wells with “good and freshwater” specialized for irrigation purposes.
In 1623, the invaders of the Persian navy, under the command of Omani Sheikh Muhammad Suhar tumble downed the state of forts. The Portuguese counter-moved the Suhar and expelled them from the Portuguese forts, including that of Khor Fakkan. The Portuguese commander Ruy Freire emphasized the inhabitants of Khor Fakkan to remain faithful to him. The Portuguese king also established custom offices in the region.
In 1737, the Persians overran Khor Fakkan during their intervention in the Omani civil war expelled the Portuguese with the assistant of the Dutch. According to the German traveler Carsten Niebuhr, Khor Fakkan belonged to a sheikh of the Qawasim, Sharjah’s ruling family.
Later, Khor Fakkan belonged to the Zaab tribe after the Persians.
Archaeology:
Khor Fakkan is known for its vast history of human settlement. Recently, 34 graves and a settlement belonging to the early mid 2nd millennium BC are identified by a team of researchers from the Sharjah Archaeological Museum. It seems like a harbor congregated on rock outcrops.
The Rifaisa Dam, in the mountains of Khor Fakkan is one of the major sites of attraction for tourists. It is believed that it was established over a village. Even you can observe the tops of the old houses when water is still.
Tour Itinerary
Pick up and drop back from your hotel/residence.
Visit to the flowing places
- Rafisah Dam
- Khorfakkan Shees Park
- khorfakkan Cornich / Beach
- Snoopy Island
- Water fall of Khorfakkan
- Historical village.
Special 40% off on private tours.
550Aed for 2 to 4 person Private tour in 4×4 vehicle.
650Aed for 5 to 6 person private tour in 4×4 vehicle.
Sharing not available!
(Duration of Tour: Around 8 hours)
Pick up time around 9:am to 10:am drop off time around 5:pm to 6:pm.
Preferred timings are available.
William
I enjoy Khor Fakkan Container Terminal that is my first trip and I enjoy it more. love to visit again.
Qaabil
It was our group tour at the fort, also in Gorfacan near the beach, it was an amazing place. We visited a triangular Portuguese fortress on the northern side that is my first experience.
Qahir
I enjoy a fortress on a hill on the southern side without platoon, book from Dubai tour services. We saw many date palms, fig-trees, melons, watermelons, and myrrh here.
Qadim
My best tour of life with family. I enjoy my vacations more
Saidh
Here I enjoy Rifaisa Dam that is an amazing place for us, take photos and enjoy a lot. Recommended
willm
We booked the family tour of Khor Fakkan that is a different place to visit. The land of Khor Fakkan is surrounded by the Emirate of Fujairah. We enjoy with Dubai tour services here more.
Gray Adsen
I visit the Rafisah Dam, Khorfakkan Shees Park and khorfakkan Beach, and many more other places. Our tour is full of joy and happiness. No trouble because our tour services were best.
Marry Jon
Our Khor Fakkan tour includes a lot of places but I like more Snoopy Island and Waterfall of Khorfakkanwithamazing photography here. I enjoy a lot
Abdullah Harron
Our tour is best, the tour guide also helping and friendly, on each step they guide us very well. highly recommended
Kamali Hind
We get 550Aed for a 2 to 4 person Private tour with 4×4 vehicles from Dubai tour services, a grand deal for us!
Zainab Fazal
I booked previous week khorfakkan-tour, adventure tour, best guide and best tour… khorfakkan Shees park is amazing place,,,recomemded
Humaira Naseer
Enjoy a lot with my family at khorfakkan adventure place
The Rifaisa Dam in middle of hills of Khor Fakkan attractive part for me…
Zoya noshi
My kids enjoy a lot at Archaeological Museum… highly recommend
Iqra jahangir
I get khorfakkan tour from Dubai tour services, amazing deals and affordable price.. near the beach the place is beautiful
Sania Maroof
Recommended you to visit khorfakkan beach, best place to relaxing your mind…
karan kapoor
It was my dream to see the houses made up of date branches. It was a very good experience to khorfakkan. I fulfill up my dream in such a way that I could not forget it.
sara afridi
Snoopy Island tour in khorfakkan was very interesting. I also love to see water fall.
kim johns
I am a history lover person I love to visit historical village of khorfakkan which is made of date’s branches. It was very beautiful and stunning era of UAE.
sonam sharma
It was really an amazing tour with my friends to khorfakkan. I love to ride 4×4 with my 5 friends a lot.
harry jack
I love to see the historical place of Sharjah city khorfakkan. The scenery of city besides the beach is very amazing. I really enjoyed on the beach and the also the tour of 4×4 vehicle.
Rohit palma
It was my first experience visiting the khorfakkan Shees Park and the historical village of Dubai. But it was an informative tour now I have a lot of info about the history of UAE city concerning these areas.
Sarah Roy
I love khorfakkan snoopy Island with my partner. It was a fantastic day of my life.
Porran Roach
Pick and drop service with a guider was appreciating. I also enjoyed the quad bike tour for two hours that was unforgettable
Sadia Imam
Last Saturday we have visited khorfakkan hilly areas. It was a good experience for all of our team.
Ricy Pointing
It was a wonderful tour with my family that I have experienced last month.
Christopher
My friend wants to give a party in desert safari so he booked a group tour of desert safari which was a very amazing idea. We enjoy BBQ, dance parties, and also the dinner in the desert that was awesome.
Lisa
We love the sunset in the desert safari it is a very unique and fabulous experience for me that I have captured on my phone.
James
We often spend our holiday in the desert safari by enjoying quad biking, sand boarding, and camel riding.
Reuben
For the last two years I have visited desert safari Dubai. Every tour was amazing for me and I had experienced many new and thrilling activities of desert safari.
Daniel
I love the packages of desert safari that were very reasonable. I can’t believe that how can I visit desert safari in a very small amount.
Edward
We love the sunset in the desert safari it is a very unique and fabulous experience for me that I have captured on my phone.
Mohsin Ul HAQUE
I want khor fakan tour in any day within 22nd to 25th dec 2021
Adlee
Exploring Rafisah Dam, Khorfakkan Shees Park, khorfakkan Cornich, Snoopy Island, Waterfall of Khorfakkan, & Historical village was truly amazing.
Yusuf
We explored major attractions, archaeological sites, and natural beauty during this 8 hours Khorfakkan tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Nitin
Being a European, we loved to explore this region. The archaeological museum and tourist attraction sites were breathtakingly amazing.
Yildez
We observed top of the houses from hills, waterfall, and archaeological sites. It was the best experience to get to know about history and traditions.
Reuben
We got 40% off on private Khorfakkan tour. The staff was very supportive and guided at every point. This archaeological site was truly inspiring.