Shees Park charges AED 5 a person and opens daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. It sits in the Hajar Mountains above Shees village, about 70 km down Khorfakkan Road from the Emirates Road exit. Cars stay outside, so the visit starts on foot.
Sharjah Municipality opened the park on 15 October 2020 after an eight-month build. The waterfall is the draw, and three terraces of walkway climb past it to a viewing platform.
Park details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Shees, near Khorfakkan, Emirate of Sharjah |
| Entry | AED 5 per person |
| Hours | Daily, 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Operator | Sharjah Municipality (Sharjah Public Parks) |
| Area | 11,362 m² |
| Waterfall | Artificial, over 25 m high |
| Walkways | 506 m across three terraces |
| Viewing platform | About 30 m above park level |
| Parking | Outside the park; vehicles are not allowed inside |
Entry fee & timings
Entry is AED 5 per person for the Shees Park ticket, and the park uses QR-based ticketing. Drinking water inside the park is free.
The park is open every day from 8 AM to 10 PM, with no closing day. On Fridays and weekends the barbecue spots go first, so a morning arrival is the safer plan if you want to grill.
What’s inside the park
- A 25 m artificial waterfall, the focal point of the park
- Three terraced levels joined by stone stairways, ending at the main viewing platform
- 506 m of walking paths lined with palm trees and local plants
- A children’s play area with swings, slides and see-saws
- 32 shaded seating areas with stone benches
- An outdoor theatre for 70 people
- A designated barbecue area
- A Gerard Café branch serving coffee and light refreshments
- Toilets and free drinking water
Walking the terraces
The stone stairways between terraces make this a climb rather than a flat loop. The top platform sits about 30 m above the main level and looks out over the surrounding mountains.
The paths add up to 506 m, so the walking itself takes well under an hour. Most of the time goes on the seating areas, the barbecue and the café.
How to get there
The park has no public bus service, so the trip is by car. The route from Dubai or Sharjah:
- Drive along Emirates Road (E611) and take the exit for Khorfakkan Road.
- Stay on Khorfakkan Road for about 70 km.
- Take the ramp toward the Shees area.
- At the roundabout, continue straight onto Masafi Road until you reach the park.
The park’s coordinates are 25.2931, 56.2367 if you prefer to navigate by pin. Park in the lots outside the entrance and walk in.
Rules at the park
- Swimming is not allowed in the lake, the streams or near the waterfall.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Camping is not allowed.
- Shisha smoking is not allowed.
- Football, hunting and horse riding are not allowed.
- Barbecuing is only permitted in the built-in stands and grills.
- Littering and damaging plants or benches are prohibited.
Best time to visit
October to April is the comfortable window, when the mountain air is cool and the stairs are easy going. In summer the terraces take more effort in the heat.
Weekends, and Fridays especially, are the busiest days. Midweek visits have the barbecue area and the viewing platform largely to themselves.
Wadi Shees trail & nearby stops
The Wadi Shees nature trail is a 1.8 km loop through the valley, past falaj irrigation channels and terraced farms. It suits all ages and takes 30 to 40 minutes.
The old village in the same area is under restoration. After the park, Khorfakkan Beach on the coast is free to enter and open 24 hours.
FAQ
How much is the Shees Park entry fee?
Entry is AED 5 per person, with QR-based ticketing at the park.
What time does Shees Park open & close?
The park opens at 8 AM and closes at 10 PM, seven days a week.
Can you swim at Shees Park?
No. Swimming is prohibited in the lake, the streams and near the waterfall.
Can you barbecue at Shees Park?
Yes, but only in the designated barbecue area and its built-in stands. The spots are limited and fill quickly on weekends.
Are pets allowed at Shees Park?
No. Pets are not allowed anywhere in the park.
Can you drive into Shees Park?
No. Vehicles are not allowed inside, and parking is outside the park.
Is there a café at Shees Park?
Yes. A Gerard Café branch inside the park serves coffee and light refreshments.
Plan the visit
- Travel by car: take Khorfakkan Road from Emirates Road and follow it for about 70 km.
- Carry AED 5 per person for entry and use the QR ticketing at the park.
- Arrive in the morning on a Friday or weekend if you want a barbecue spot.
- Aim for October to April, and add the 1.8 km Wadi Shees trail if you have another 40 minutes.
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