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What better outdoor entertainment can
you find here all year around, at close
proximity and at no expense! Whether
to swim in the clear waters on either
coast or to spend a few hours beach
combing and building sand castles, everyone
comes away relaxed. The sun can be deceptively
strong, so hats, sun cream and UV protection
suits are a must at any time of the
year. Dogs are not allowed on many 'in
town' beaches so if you have a family
pet watch out for signs prohibiting
their access.
Occasionally,
due to the beach configuration and man
made breakwaters, eddies and undercurrents
do occur. The only advice is to go with
the flow, don't fight it, as the currents
are very localized. There is very little
sea life that will harm you on the Arabian
Gulf coast but look out for colored
jelly fish at certain times of the year
(September/October in particular) and
the odd ray which basks in the shallow
waters. Stamp your feet as you walk
into the sea and most rays will glide
away out to sea. On the East coast,
one should take more care, as in addition
to the jelly fish and rays, camouflaged
Stone Fish plus sea urchins occur in
the rocky waters and Cone Shells (look
for the diamond shaped pattern) in the
Musandam area, all of which can cause
serious problems. Dress restrictions
do apply on the Sharjah beaches and
ladies should be suitable attired.
Some
of the beaches are
Al
Khan Lagoon:
The
middle lagoon between Sharjah and Dubai
has no boat or jet ski restrictions
so it is popular with both water and
jet skiers. Mornings tend to be quiet
and relaxing and the afternoons are
active. The beach may be littered by
the sea is generally clean and refreshing
and the dress code more relaxed.
Al
Khan Beach:
Al
Khan beach stretches from the old village
of Al Khan to Layyeh power station.
The beach between Lou'Lou'a hotel and
the power station has been fenced off
with no access for vehicles so you have
to carry your gear to this safe, gently
shelving shore.
Corniche
Beach:
The
sandy palm lined corniche beach runs
from the Sharjah Women's Club all the
way to Coral Beach Hotel. Parking is
available alongside the beach and dress
restrictions do apply here. Currents
can occur and the beaches carry warnings
to this effect.
Hamriyah
Lagoon:
Visible
from the road to Ras Al Khaimah by Hamriyah
Free Zone, this protected lagoon is
frequented by jet and water skiers and
windsurfers.
Khor
Fakkan:
The
Oceanic Hotel's beach is really the
only beach in the town and the hotel
charges to use its facilities. Along
the coast there are many beautiful rocky
outcrops with sandy beaches to stop
off for a quick dip or spend the day
and have a barbecue. Camp sites are
also readily available.
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