Wadi Shis

Wadi Shis is a wadi, a seasonal watercourse, in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The wadi passes through the mountain village of Shis, before making its way through the Omani exclave of Madha, the Emirati exclave of Nahwa (part of Sharjah), through Madha again and down to the east coast.[1]

Wadi Shis
وادي شيص
Wadi Shis is located in United Arab Emirates
Wadi Shis
Wadi Shis
Coordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°19′0″E
Country United Arab Emirates
EmirateSharjah
Elevation
76 m (252 ft)

Like many of the wadis of the Hajar Mountains, Shis can be dangerous during and following periods of rain and in 2020 four UAE nationals lost their cars to flash flooding in the wadi.[2]

The village is the site of an integrated recreation facility, constructed to highlight the natural beauty of the area.[3] It was opened in October 2020.[4] Between the area's natural microclimate and the investment from the Government of Sharjah Wadi Shees is establishing itself as a great day trip for tourists.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Madha village's pledge of allegiance changed the map forever". The National. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  2. "UAE video: Four cars swept away in floods in Wadi Shais, Khor Fakkan". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. "Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions". wam. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
  4. Saundalkar, Jason. "Khorfakkan's newest tourist attraction now open". Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  5. Taylor, Virginia. "6 THINGS TO DO IN WADI SHEES: THE PERFECT DAY TRIP IN THE UAE".


View down the Wadi Shis towards the village of Shis from the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway.
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