Opening of the new Khorfakkan tourist attraction

The 11,362 square meter Shees Park project would have taken eight months to complete

The 11,362 square meter Shees Park in Khorfakkan was inaugurated by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

The park is considered a major tourism project and includes various recreational facilities and a 25m high artificial waterfall.

The park also includes walkways and a playground, as well as 32 shaded seats and an outdoor theater that seats 70 people, as well as a barbecue area, according to a statement.

Dr Sheikh Sultan unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the official opening of Shees Park and then toured the facility. He also announced the launch of various cultural and tourism development projects including Shees Rest House and Najd Al Maqsar Heritage Village during his visit.

Commencing his tour of Shees, Dr Sheikh Sultan was briefed on the plans for the Shees Rest House project located on Khorfakkan Road which will be implemented in three phases in the northern and southern parts. The nursing home will include 60 stores selling honey, fruits and vegetables, as well as nurseries and carpet outlets, as well as food trucks. The project also provides more than 217 parking spaces.

Dr. Sheikh Sultan then visited the village of Najd Al Maqsar, which is one of the most important ancient human communities in Wadi Washi, located in the historic town of Khorfakkan, according to the statement.

The village consists of 13 old houses dating back almost a century, which the inhabitants then used as shelter against the flow of torrents. Also, according to archaeological studies, rocks engraved with drawings of camels and horses dating back to 2,000 BC have been found in the Wadi Shai area.