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Tourist Attractions in Khor Fakkan

You might be wondering what the name of the city means. ‘Khor Fakkan’ means  'Creek of the Two Jaws'. Geographically, the bay of Khor Fakkan is crescent-shaped and is flanked by two prominent headlands (or cliffs). These headlands look like two jaws, which likely inspired the name. It’s an enclave of Sharjah. It’s the second-largest city on the east coast of the UAE. Khor Fakkan is known as a beach town. It’s a popular spot among domestic tourists. The city is popular for its white sand beaches and coral reefs. Many marine life enthusiasts visit the city. It’s a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, too.

There are 6 tourist attractions found in Khor Fakkan. This is 5% of all tourist attractions listed in United Arab Emirates. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and landmarks. You may find a list of all categories of Khor Fakkan attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Khor Fakkan of that type.

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Khor Fakkan Tourist Attractions in the Following Categories

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