Khor Fakkan has a majestic bay, overlooked by t he Oceanic Hotel, where one can witness multi-colored sunrises and sunsets. T his is the ideal place to come in winter to write the novel one never got around to. Kalba South of Fujairah lies the residential town of the most southerly settlement before the border with Oman. Traditionally a fishing village, the town has been modernized and has a pleasant coastline with nice beaches, wher e you are sure to see the fishermen hauling in their nets. The old house of Sheikh Saeed AI Qassimi, overlooking the sea is under restoration by the Heritage Department and is worth a visit.
Museum is on the opposite side of the ro ad.
Open from 8 am to 1 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm daily. Friday, afternoons only. Look for the 'Pizza on the Beach' just after the fishing harbor, not tested but it looks interesting. Further south lies Khor Kalba, the site of the oldest mangrove forest of Arabia and an important conservation site for endangered animals. Sharjah is showing signs of revitalization - it has attracted hundreds of companies which appreciate its location and its supportive government.