How to get to the highest point in Khorfakkan - the Al Suhub Rest Area
600 metres above sea level, the 'cloud lounge' offers a scenic view of the city
Dubai: Winter is the season of road trips for UAE residents, and if you are headed to Khorfakkan, you cannot miss the highest point in the city - the Al Suhub Rest Area.
583 metres above sea level, it was inaugurated by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, in 2022. It offers a stunning view of the city and includes a two-floor flying saucer-shaped building, with a diameter of 30 metres.
The ground floor includes a restaurant and a café that can accommodate 88 people in the inner hall and 48 in the outer balcony. As for the basement, it contains a multi-purpose hall that can accommodate 62 people, a prayer room for men and another for women, toilets, and service and administrative facilities.
The rest area also includes a children’s play area and 89 parking spaces.
How to get there
Once you reach Khorfakkan, as you drive down S104 (Rugaylat Road) along the city’s coastline, you will see the route leading to the Al Suhub rest house between the Beach Park and the Khorfakkan Waterfalls.
The length of the road leading to the Suhub lounge is 6.5 km, and includes two lanes for ascent and one for descent. The incline is not too steep, making it a safe and enjoyable drive.
Hiking
There is also a hiking trail, which leads to the area, extending from the Al Rufaisah Dam over a distance of three kilometer.