Wadi Shawka
Wadi Shawka
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Husni T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates250 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
The closer you’re to the top the better the view. My first attempt with friends, could only reach half way to the top. Though we managed to get a better snaps after few stops running out of breath. Advice is, great to have a proper exercise before deciding to conquer this mountain! Come early in the morning for a better color of the surroundings and lightings people tend to spend night around and begin to climb whenever the light appears.
Written March 7, 2021
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Passionate explorer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates476 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
A very nice place for a day outing as a family. A place great to do mountain hiking, off Road experience in mountains, lots of stones around, camping can be done but Barbeque limited areas. There is also a dam . The only thing is the Facilites are non. Small cars, SUV or wheel drives can go, road is non metaled but good to drive.
It’s a great experience to have with out of city, fresh air, natural place etc.
It’s a great experience to have with out of city, fresh air, natural place etc.
Written October 22, 2020
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Escape To Find Peace
United Arab Emirates677 contributions
Oct 2020
Go early in the morning. Dont visit right during the afternoon you will get burned during summer.
Climbing the mountain is a must if you visit the Wadi Shawka Dam. It is challenging! All you need is a good health.
Kids can play in the small kids' area here. Wear hiking friendly dress and shoes.
Take enough water too. Wear a cap or hat or take your sunscreen with you.
There is a toilet and a small snack shop at the entrance. However, it remains close most of the time (when I visited and also the same experience when our friends made a visit).
The weather is perfect now and you can take a torchlight if you are going to take somewhile trekking or hiking any further.
Climbing the mountain is a must if you visit the Wadi Shawka Dam. It is challenging! All you need is a good health.
Kids can play in the small kids' area here. Wear hiking friendly dress and shoes.
Take enough water too. Wear a cap or hat or take your sunscreen with you.
There is a toilet and a small snack shop at the entrance. However, it remains close most of the time (when I visited and also the same experience when our friends made a visit).
The weather is perfect now and you can take a torchlight if you are going to take somewhile trekking or hiking any further.
Written November 3, 2020
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KrissSantes
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates176 contributions
Feb 2021
Wadi Shawka is a nice and safe place for family hiking. 1 hour drive from Al Nadha Sharjah, we arrived 645AM...should have started earlier. There was a thick fog on the Maleha highway so be cautious on those early morning drive when you hit one.
The parking near the playground/coffee shops get easily full early morning but there is enough down the Traditional Village parking. The parking in the dam is closed.
After 2 rest stops of the concrete stairs going the mountain peak, we took the trail on our right. Loose rocks but manageable even with our 4 year old. Cooked simple breakfast along the trail and enjoyed the sunrise, the view of the mountains. Then, a little bit of hiking again.
Rest of the family went back to the playground for badminton while I took the stairs up again. It is easier to walk on trails than the steps but this is the safest way to the top. Nice views when you reached there and more flatter grounds to cover.
We have BBQ in one of the sheds in the foot of the mountain opposite the Heritage Village gravel parking. Do not make fire or BBQ directly on the ground, the Municipal Inspector when to our place and made sure we follow rules and clean up. There is also a pond near this spot with small fishes.
There are trashes you can spot from time to time, water bottles, masks, plastics..please do not add and clean after your mess. There are municipal cleaners but they cannot cover everything.
Don't doubt, visit and enjoy nature.
The parking near the playground/coffee shops get easily full early morning but there is enough down the Traditional Village parking. The parking in the dam is closed.
After 2 rest stops of the concrete stairs going the mountain peak, we took the trail on our right. Loose rocks but manageable even with our 4 year old. Cooked simple breakfast along the trail and enjoyed the sunrise, the view of the mountains. Then, a little bit of hiking again.
Rest of the family went back to the playground for badminton while I took the stairs up again. It is easier to walk on trails than the steps but this is the safest way to the top. Nice views when you reached there and more flatter grounds to cover.
We have BBQ in one of the sheds in the foot of the mountain opposite the Heritage Village gravel parking. Do not make fire or BBQ directly on the ground, the Municipal Inspector when to our place and made sure we follow rules and clean up. There is also a pond near this spot with small fishes.
There are trashes you can spot from time to time, water bottles, masks, plastics..please do not add and clean after your mess. There are municipal cleaners but they cannot cover everything.
Don't doubt, visit and enjoy nature.
Written February 14, 2021
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NICHOLAS T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10,326 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
This was a lovely break from the city - it felt like being in a completely different country.
There is plenty of parking, although the lower car park is gravel rather than tarmac. We went on a Friday and the shops and restaurants were closed but there is a nice park which is ideal for a picnic. The toilets were also closed, which was not ideal.
The dam and mountains are stunning - almost moon like rocks. We climbed to the top of one of the mountains behind the water. It was a short but challenging climb. The steps are man made and relatively gentle but the heat was pretty brutal. However, the views and compete silence made the climb more than worthwhile. There were also a number of other tracks which we could have taken but the up and down was enough for a summer’s day. Advice would be to make sure you are wearing sun cream, comfortable shoes and clothing and take plenty of water...
There is plenty of parking, although the lower car park is gravel rather than tarmac. We went on a Friday and the shops and restaurants were closed but there is a nice park which is ideal for a picnic. The toilets were also closed, which was not ideal.
The dam and mountains are stunning - almost moon like rocks. We climbed to the top of one of the mountains behind the water. It was a short but challenging climb. The steps are man made and relatively gentle but the heat was pretty brutal. However, the views and compete silence made the climb more than worthwhile. There were also a number of other tracks which we could have taken but the up and down was enough for a summer’s day. Advice would be to make sure you are wearing sun cream, comfortable shoes and clothing and take plenty of water...
Written July 31, 2020
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Thks_sl
Sri Lanka125 contributions
Feb 2021
Good place to visit with family during the cooler season of UAE. There is a BBQ area and ample parking but need to go early. It will get crowded later in the day specially in weekends.
Towards the dam you will find the steps to go up hill. There is a hiking trail starting to the right from few meter up in the steps. This will take you around the mountains in terrain just little more than 10 kms in total. Hike is not too difficut. You can do it with family and kids except few areas of moderate climbing. Spectacular view at the highest point is a bonus whoever reach there. Good workout too. Start early in the morning and carry enough water.
Towards the dam you will find the steps to go up hill. There is a hiking trail starting to the right from few meter up in the steps. This will take you around the mountains in terrain just little more than 10 kms in total. Hike is not too difficut. You can do it with family and kids except few areas of moderate climbing. Spectacular view at the highest point is a bonus whoever reach there. Good workout too. Start early in the morning and carry enough water.
Written February 10, 2021
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Kevin H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates138 contributions
Dec 2020
We took advantage of the great weather and visited Wadi Shawka for the first time. Great day out and some lovely views and not too busy on a weekday, A bit of a slog up the steps they have on the first hill - and next time will divert around to go further and explore a lot more. Once you get past the first hill with the steps we pretty much had the mountains to ourselves and we will be back!
Written December 29, 2020
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jayindxb
Dubai, United Arab Emirates123 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
As the climate gets better it's time to experience something different. We tried the place and it was a good experience. Started driving from Dubai at 0500. Good drive with beautiful sunrise. Carry water and snacks as there isn't much available at this place. There is an Emarat fuel station at approx 10 mins drive. Trekking is not so difficult. Option to take steps too. It's takes atleast two hours. Also depends on your speed. Recommended to try. Please note I have been there thrice but never seen water in the dam.
Written October 31, 2020
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Aamir A
9 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We visited this Wadi on 7th of Feb, 2020. We travelled all the way from Abu Dhabi to this Shoka after three hours long drive. We had a hike of two hours. We went all the way up through the stairs and then we continued to the right side of the mountains we did a bog loop to come back. Weather was amazing and so as mountains. Want to visit this place again for even a bigger hike.
Written February 8, 2020
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geek-indian
Dubai, United Arab Emirates84 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
This is a beautiful place just an hour's drive from Dubai. There are well build concrete steps to take you to the top. A very easy hike if you are an active person. Otherwise there are enough stops to rest as you climb. Once you get to the top, there are enough walked-by trails to explore the Wadi. Need to mind the loose rocks but worth hiking until you can trace back your steps to the concrete top 😉.
There is ample space for cars to park and kiosks selling hot coffee and snacks to beat the chill weather.
We stayed until sunset and drove back home. Definitely a good place to explore with kids.
There is ample space for cars to park and kiosks selling hot coffee and snacks to beat the chill weather.
We stayed until sunset and drove back home. Definitely a good place to explore with kids.
Written February 3, 2021
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Hi all :)
Dogs are allowed right?
Written September 9, 2020
Yes they are FYI
Written September 14, 2020
guys can i take my Civic to Wadi Shawka !
Written January 11, 2018
Yes surly you can till hills cant go on hills with that for sure
Written May 31, 2018
must52
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Is there bathroom facility available for man and woman ??
Written January 16, 2017
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