Reader's photo essay: Want to unwind and get close to nature this weekend? Visit Shees Park in Sharjah

Gulf News reader Mubashshira Khilji shares these pictures of Shees Park in Khor Fakkan

Published: March 16, 2022 16:47 Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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Looking for daytrip ideas? Gulf News reader Mubashshira Khilji suggests a visit to Shees Park in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. She said: "The spectacular beauty of Shees Park is beyond words. The trip was a relaxing escape from my day-to-day routine and fast-paced life." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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The park contains a mountain walkway of three mountain terraces connected by stone stairs leading to the main viewing platform at a height of 30 meters from the main park level. Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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The 11,362-square metre park also has a 25-metre-high artificial waterfall. Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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The park is located in Al Hajar mountains, the highest mountain range in eastern Arabian Gulf. The reader photographer who is a high school student described her view as "mind blowing". The green-yellow colour of brittlebush with backdrop of brown mountains is such a colour palette inspiration." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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Khilji said: "The panoramic view of the footbridge over the reflecting waters of the pond show that nature is the best artist." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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She took this picture when the sky was enveloped with clouds and there was a slight drizzle. Khilji said: "The brilliant beams of light extending from the clouds illuminated the mountains giving them a characteristic red-orange hue to them." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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Khilji added: "These pictures were taken a few moments before sunset." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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The park includes several paths surrounded by palm trees, a play area, shaded areas for families, and an outdoor theatre. Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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Khilji added: "The wooden railing of the stairs perfectly frame the mountains in this picture." Image Credit: Mubashshira Khilji/Gulf News reader

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