Shawkah
Place in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Shawka is a village in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is a popular hiking destination, noted for the popular hiking areas around the wadi Shawka and the Shawka Dam. The dam, originally constructed in 2001, was part of a $33.4m 2020 reconstruction project that aimed to shore up and protect dams and waterways in the region. In an area noted for its high levels of rainfall and fertility in the Winter and Spring, Shawka enjoyed record levels of rainfall in 2020 - according to local residents rainfall in 2020 was the heaviest in 30 years.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 25.100, 56.033
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Elevation
- 421 m
Overview of Shawkah
Shawkah — a destination in United Arab Emirates — is worth a place on your map. Shawkah is strongest on sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Shawkah
Sports in Shawkah
(3)On the sports side, Shawkah offers Biking, Trail Running and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Shawkah is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Shawkah
(1)Our data lists Off Road Trails as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Shawkah.
Best time to visit Shawkah
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Shawkah are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching United Arab Emirates. Time zone: Asia/Dubai.
Similar destinations
Places near Shawkah that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawkah known for?
- Shawkah, in United Arab Emirates, is best known for sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Shawkah?
- Recorded activities in Shawkah include Biking, Trail Running, Walking Trails and Off Road Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shawkah?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Shawkah located?
- Shawkah is located in United Arab Emirates. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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