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The variety
of scenery in Sharjah is a major attraction for
tourist groups from all over the world.
The beautiful desert and
beaches of Sharjah
attract visitors.
Popular diving sites can
be found on both coasts with mainly wreck diving in
the Arabian Gulf and natural sites on the East Coast
Scenically, the
East Coast is
the most beautiful area of the whole country. Golden
sand beaches line the bays, which break the steep
rocky folds dipping into the clear
blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Renowned for its
water sports, snorkeling, diving and relaxing, this
coast creates the ideal break for a weekend, either
camping or residing in the motels and hotels which
line the coast.
From Masafi the left turn at the roundabout brings you
past the Masafi falls and water bottling factory, over
a spectacular pass and down onto the gravel plain of
Dibba, where the Indian Ocean stretches out before
you. A 4 WD trip through Wadi Tayyebah (turn left 10
kms after Masafi, just before the start of the pass)
on some tarmac, mainly track is an interesting
diversion. Also good for mountain biking.
The east coast includes the
towns of:
| Khorfakkan |
| Kalba |
| Al Dhaid |
| Dibba Al Hisn
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Eco Tourism – making a
positive difference to the environment is taken very
seriously in the Emirate . Sharjah takes all
precaution to protect its
Beaches, Deserts,
Flora,
land animals and marine
life
The Municipality maintains Sharjah’s landscaped
parks. Winter weekends
are the busiest and all the parks crowded with
families who bring their children for fresh air and to
play.
Anyone, who plans to stay in the UAE for a while,
should definitely embark on several adventure
shopping trips to the
Emirate's souks and shopping malls.
A vehicle is a necessity as cities tend to be spread
out with residential areas set away from schools and
shops. Apart from taxis there is no public
transport system. Driving
is on the right hand side of the road.
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