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

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."

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.

The 11,362-square metre park also has a 25-metre-high artificial waterfall.

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."

Khilji said: "The panoramic view of the footbridge over the reflecting waters of the pond show that nature is the best artist."

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."

Khilji added: "These pictures were taken a few moments before sunset."

The park includes several paths surrounded by palm trees, a play area, shaded areas for families, and an outdoor theatre.

Khilji added: "The wooden railing of the stairs perfectly frame the mountains in this picture."