Where are the free beaches in Sharjah, and how do I get to Al Heera and Al Khan 2?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 3 days ago

TL;DR

Travellers report that Al Heera Beach in Sharjah is free and open around the clock, and that the public Al Khan 2 beach near the Lou-Lou hotel is also free. The reported walk to Al Heera from the Holiday hotel takes 40–60 minutes, with a taxi as another option; from Al Khan beach, head back toward the beachfront hotels to reach Al Khan 2.

What the community said

Al Heera Beach in Sharjah is recommended as a free beach open around the clock.

3 days ago Al Heera Beach

The reported route to Al Heera starts at the Holiday hotel: walk toward the fish market, then turn right from the bridge and follow the road. The walk takes about 40–60 minutes; taking a taxi is another option.

12 days ago Holiday hotel — Al Heera Beach

Al Khan beach is farther along, closer to the aquarium, while Al Khan 2 is by the beachfront hotels. If your hotel shuttle drops you at Al Khan, walk back toward those hotels to reach Al Khan 2.

15 days ago Al Khan 2 Beach

Al Khan 2 is described as a free public beach near Al Khan, on the same street beside the Lou-Lou hotel.

16 days ago Al Khan 2 Beach, near the Lou-Lou hotel