Quick answer
Reports say dogs are allowed at Khorfakkan Beach on a leash, but this has not been independently verified yet.
The rules
Reports say dogs must be leashed, with no off-leash area. We have not independently confirmed it. Reports say entry is free, which we have not independently confirmed.
This is a public beach where dogs are accepted rather than formally invited, which is a different thing and worth being clear about. Local tolerance is what keeps it accessible: pick up after your dog, and do not let them approach families without asking.
Where the sources disagree
Swimming — sources disagree
What we publish: Unconfirmed, not disputed.
Getting there, and what to expect
- Parking
- A 315-vehicle parking lot was built in phase one. No source states whether it is free or paid. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), shurooq.gov.ae
- Shade
- Shaded picnic areas Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), shurooq.gov.ae
- Underfoot
- Sand, lined with palm trees Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), visitsharjah.com
- The water
- The operator's own page calls it the Arabian Sea; the same authority's beach index describes the emirate as fronting both the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), shurooq.gov.ae
- Facilities
- Showers, bathrooms and changing rooms; children's play areas; jogging and bicycle tracks; an amphitheatre; food trucks, kiosks, restaurants and cafés; football, basketball and multipurpose sports courts Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), shurooq.gov.ae
- Where it is
- Khorfakkan, east coast of the Emirate of Sharjah; 137 km east of Sharjah city, about halfway between Dibba and Fujairah Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), visitsharjah.com
Sources
Every claim on this page, and where it came from. Operator statements and primary legislation rank above guides and first-hand reports.
| Claim | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Walking Lens 📸| | ✨ Not Maldives, not Bali — this is right — Open for everyone and it's Free to Enter ✔️ Khorfakkan Beach, Sharjah, Just opposite to Khorfakkan Waterfalls – the… | instagram.com | community |
| Where water meets light — Khorfakkan comes alive — — in UAE, Khorfakkan beach information, scenic spots in Sharjah UAE — in Sharjah, University City area attractions, free parking in… | tiktok.com | community |
| Exploring Khorfakkan Amphitheatre: A Mini Rome in the UAE. — Open shower and changing rooms ▫️Dog friendly beach — entry parks in UAE, Khorfakkan beach information, scenic spots in Sharjah… | tiktok.com | community |
| Tag someone you'd like to go with! Please try to return within 1 — @the walking lens Are dogs allowed in this park? — 🏖️KHORFAKKAN BEACH. We walked a little bit across the promenade — | instagram.com | community |
| Dubai Island Beach: Dog-Friendly Waterfront Getaway. — swimming is not allowed. ▫️Free Parking ▫️Open shower and — UAE, Khorfakkan beach information, scenic spots in Sharjah UAE. Dame — | tiktok.com | community |
| Khorfakkan Beach: A Hidden Paradise in 2025. — swimming is not allowed. ▫️Free Parking ▫️Open shower and — UAE, Khorfakkan beach information, scenic spots in Sharjah UAE. Dame — | tiktok.com | community |
| No source states opening hours | Checked both bodies that would know. Shurooq (Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, the government body that built and runs the beach) states no hours on its portfolio page or its 2024 press release; SCTDA's visitsharjah.com page states none. The Google Maps place carries no hours row and offers 'Add missing information'. The only '24 hours' claims come from SEO travel-agency blogs, and propertyfinder.ae's blog contradicts them with 'swimming is permitted only during daylight hours'. Two blogs disagreeing is not evidence. | triage |
Cited from: https://dogparksdubai.com/beaches — competitor. Geography unreliable (all emirates labelled 'Dubai'), photos are recycled stock. Used only as a discovery list, never as a fact source.
Last verified: 23 August 2026. Beach rules in the UAE change without notice. If you find something different on the ground, tell us and we will re-verify.
Report a changeBefore you go to any UAE beach
Four things apply at every beach in this guide, not just this one. Under Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 several breeds are classed as dangerous animals nationwide, so check the UAE banned dog breeds list before you travel. The beach season runs October to April — outside it, go at sunrise or after sunset, and read up on hot sand and paw safety, because sand can burn paw pads within seconds. Press the back of your hand to the sand for five seconds: if you cannot hold it there, your dog cannot walk on it. Pack for the heat using the dog beach gear list, and assume a leash is mandatory unless this page says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed at Khorfakkan Beach?
Reports say dogs are allowed at Khorfakkan Beach on a leash, but this has not been independently verified yet. This rests on press coverage rather than an official source, so we list it as reported. We last checked this on 23 August 2026.
Is there an entry fee at Khorfakkan Beach?
Reports say entry to Khorfakkan Beach is free, though this has not been independently verified yet.
Can my dog swim at Khorfakkan Beach?
This has not been officially confirmed at Khorfakkan Beach. We list it as unconfirmed rather than guess — check on-site signage on the day.
Does my dog need to be on a leash at Khorfakkan Beach?
Reports say a leash is required at Khorfakkan Beach, though this has not been independently verified yet.
Where is Khorfakkan Beach located?
On Sharjah's east coast, facing the Gulf of Oman — Khorfakkan is an exclave of Sharjah emirate about an hour and a half's drive from Dubai city, and the beach sits along the town's rebuilt corniche, opposite the Khorfakkan Waterfalls. It is the only beach we document in Sharjah emirate with a reported dog tolerance; the drive is real, so check the page's access details before setting out.