United Arab Emirates · national park
Sharjah National Park
Sharjah National Park is a national park in United Arab Emirates, established in 1982, covering 0.6 km² (0 sq mi). It is the largest of United Arab Emirates's 2 national parks.
- Area
- 0.6 km²
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest airport
- SHJ · 3 km
Nearest airports to Sharjah National Park
- 1Sharjah International AirportSHJ3 kmstraight lineSharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- 2Dubai International AirportDXB18 kmstraight lineDubai, United Arab Emirates
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- 3Ras Al Khaimah International AirportRKT52 kmstraight lineRas Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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More about Sharjah National Park
Sharjah National Park is one of 2 national parks in the United Arab Emirates. It covers 0.6 km² (63 ha), making it the largest national park in the United Arab Emirates (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in the United Arab Emirates.
Visiting Sharjah National Park
The closest airport is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 3 km away — around 3 minutes by car; alternatively Dubai International Airport (DXB, 18 km). Other national parks within reach include Mangrove National Park, Nayband National Marine Park (478 km²) and Al Saleel National Park (220 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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