Hiking trail · Khor Fakkan, Sharjah
Secret Beach
A short path over a rocky headland to a hidden cove on the Gulf of Oman.
- Distance
- 3.4km
- Elevation gain
- +280m
- High point
- 140m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
Trail summary
The Secret Beach hike at a glance
The Secret Beach hike is a 3.4 km out-and-back trail on the coast at Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, UAE, with about 280 m of climbing and a high point of about 140 m. Most groups take 2 to 2½ hours. We grade it Easy: steady walking on a clear path, with no scrambling.
Updated 10 November 2026
Route
The map and the climb
Route shown for orientation. Your leader carries the full GPS track. Move along the profile to follow the climb on the map.
About the trail
What to expect
A short walk on the east coast that ends at a small, hidden cove. The path leaves the beach park north of Khor Fakkan, climbs over a rocky headland about 140 m above the sea, then drops down to Secret Beach.
About 1.5 km in, the path splits: keep left for Secret Beach. The path on to Heart Beach is closed, so we turn back at the cove and return the same way, over the headland again.
What you'll see
- A hidden cove on the Gulf of Oman
- Clear water below the rocky coast
- Views along the coast from the headland
Good to know
- No toilets, shade or water on the way. Bring two litres each.
- Do not touch the spurge plants (Euphorbia larica) beside the path. Its milky sap irritates skin and eyes.
- The headland is a protected archaeological area. Leave stones and walls as you find them.
Trailhead
We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before. Meeting time 06:00.
Photos
Photo credits for Secret Beach
- Khor Fakkan, خورفكان, The Gulf of Oman by Vesna Middelkoop, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Khorfakan Mountain from the sea By Eng. Fadi Fayyadh Al Toubeh by Fadi Fayad Al Taoba, CC BY 3.0
- Khorfakkan Al Rabi Hiking View by Adlus, CC BY-SA 4.0
From Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized. Some show the area around the trail rather than the route itself.
Questions
Secret Beach hike FAQ
How long is the Secret Beach hike?
3.4 km, out and back, with about 280 m of elevation gain. Allow 2 to 2½ hours at a steady pace, including breaks.
How difficult is the Secret Beach hike?
We grade it Easy: steady walking on a clear path, with no scrambling.
Where does the Secret Beach hike start?
At a beach park north of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, near 25.37801, 56.34930. We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before, and groups meet at 06:00.
When is the best time to hike Secret Beach?
Between October and April, starting at first light. From May to September it is too hot to hike safely.
Can I join a guided group on the Secret Beach hike?
Yes. Trails runs guided small-group hikes on this route most weekends from October to April. Send us your name, WhatsApp number and how many people, and we get back to you with the next dates. AED 99 per person, and your first hike is free.