Wadis · Sharjah
Wadi Shis
وادي شيص
Photo: Small waterfall of Wadi Shis, also known as Wadi Ash Shis as it passes through the town of Shis, in the Emirate of Sharjah.jpg · IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 300 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
- Flash floods: never enter a Hajar wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in its catchment, even under a clear sky where you are standing. Water arrives fast and the way out is usually the way the water is coming.
- Pools are deep, cold and edged with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
- Many wadi tracks cross private farmland and villages. Dress modestly on the approach and leave gates as you found them.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 37 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 119 km
- 27 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 20 km
- 35 mfrom Fujairah · 32 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 Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
wadi in UAE and Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q35286475
About & Sources Wadi Shis
Wadi Shis is a wadi in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "wadi in UAE and Oman". 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: Al Nahwa Cave, Shees Park and Jabal Daftah.
At a glance
- Wadis · Sharjah
- wadi in UAE and Oman
- 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 Wadi Shis?
Typically November–April for wadis. The Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.
How long do I need at Wadi Shis?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Wadi Shis?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Wadi Shis?
About 300 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wadi Shis?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2763, 56.2612 — near Al Nahwa Cave, Shees Park and Jabal Daftah.
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Nearby places
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