Khor Fakkan Beach, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Khorfakan lies on the east coast of the UAE, between the Arabian Sea and the Shumayliyah Mountains, rising to 1,023 metres (3,356 ft) at Jebel al Hilqah. The bay of Khorfakan is north-east facing and is protected from prevailing winds by a jetty serving terminal for container ships. Tourism, is well developed thanks to white sand beaches and coral reefs that attract many divers. Khorfakan Beach lies to the north of the centre of the town. One site of interest is the Rifaisa Dam, in the mountains of Khor Fakkan. This is believed to have been built over a village, and when the water is very still, the tops of the old houses are still visible.
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