Khorfakkan Amphitheatre and Waterfall
About Khorfakkan Amphitheatre and Waterfall
Khorfakkan Amphitheatre and Waterfall is a pair of landmarks on the bay of Khorfakkan, on Sharjah’s Gulf of Oman coast: a 45-metre man-made waterfall cut into natural rock, beside an open-air amphitheatre inspired by Roman architecture. It suits visitors touring the east coast and people attending events at the amphitheatre.
What you will see
- The waterfall: 45 metres high, man-made but carved out of natural rock, and often lit at night.
- Viewing windows: built into the top of the structure and sometimes opened to the public, so visitors can watch the water flow down the rock.
- The amphitheatre: more than 1,700 square metres with room for over 3,500 spectators, and a cooling system for outdoor events.
- Food: the amphitheatre has a restaurant and a café.
Combine it with
| Place | What Visit Sharjah says |
|---|---|
| Khorfakkan Beach | A 3 km crescent beach facing the same bay, with boat and jet ski rentals near the centre of the corniche. |
| Resistance Monument | At the entrance to the town, on a hill above Khorfakkan Square, honouring those who resisted the Portuguese invasion of 1507; it has a glass hall with views over the town. |
| Al Rabi Tower | A defensive tower built in 1915, 395 metres above sea level, reached by a 1,600-metre mountain path. |
For more on the town, see our Khorfakkan guide.
Good to know
- Khorfakkan is 137 km east of Sharjah city, about halfway between Dibba and Fujairah.
- Visit Sharjah does not publish opening hours or an entry fee for the waterfall.
- The viewing windows are open only at times, so do not plan a visit around them.
- Event dates at the amphitheatre are not listed on this page; check the Visit Sharjah events calendar.
Description written from official sources, checked 18 October 2026: visitsharjah.com. Confirm details with the business before you go.
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