Caves & Sinkholes · Sharjah
Al Nahwa Cave
كهف النحوة
Photo: Wadi Madha - Al Nahwa Cave.jpg · IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — dark, damp and uneven underfoot Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Older children — dark and slippery Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Closed shoes with grip and one warm layer; caves stay cool. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 260 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Nothing here is a lit, managed show cave. Openings are unmarked, loose underfoot and often above a drop — look from the entrance rather than going in.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 33 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) · 104 km
- 24 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 18 km
- 32 mfrom Fujairah · 30 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
The approach walk, not the cave, sets the season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
Small cave in the course of Wadi Madha, in the Nahwa enclave
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q131418382
About & Sources Al Nahwa Cave
Al Nahwa Cave is a cave or sinkhole in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "small cave in the course of Wadi Madha, in the Nahwa enclave". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Wadi Shis, Shees Park and Jabal Safad.
At a glance
- Caves & Sinkholes · Sharjah
- Small cave in the course of Wadi Madha, in the Nahwa enclave
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Nahwa Cave?
Typically November–April for caves & sinkholes. The approach walk, not the cave, sets the season.
How long do I need at Al Nahwa Cave?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Nahwa Cave?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Al Nahwa Cave?
About 260 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Nahwa Cave?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2749, 56.2730 — near Wadi Shis, Shees Park and Jabal Safad.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
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Wadi Shis
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Shees Park
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Jabal Safad
mountain in United Arab Emirates
Wadi Safad
wadi in the United Arab Emirates
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