Khor Kalba Mangrove Reserve
محمية خور كلباء
One of the oldest natural mangrove forests on the Arabian Peninsula, where you can kayak through the channels and spot kingfishers and sea turtles.
The Khor Kalba mangroves lie at the southern end of Sharjah’s Kalba exclave and are among the oldest natural mangrove stands on the Arabian Peninsula. They are home to the critically endangered Arabian collared kingfisher, herons and green sea turtles. The reserve entrance has a visitor center, where you can rent kayaks or join a guided paddle through the mangrove waterways. A sea turtle rehabilitation center is also nearby. Paddling is best at high tide, so check the tide schedule before you go. The reserve is about a 20-minute drive from Fujairah city.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (kayaking depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre
- Kalba Fort & Bait Sheikh Saeed
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah
- Fujairah Corniche
- Fujairah Museum
- Fujairah Fort & Heritage Village
- Ain Al Madhab Gardens
- Al Hayl Castle