Khor Kalba / Fujairah

Find 1 pelagic birdwatching trip in Khor Kalba / Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, departing from ports including Khor Kalba Harbour, Sharjah Emirate, UAE (GPS 25.026270, 56.365333).

Khor Kalba Gulf of Oman Pelagic

uaebirding.com / Abdalla al-Zaabi

United Arab Emirates › Khor Kalba / Fujairah
  • Khor Kalba Harbour, Sharjah Emirate, UAE (GPS 25.026270, 56.365333)
  • Weekly to fortnightly, mid-spring through late autumn (May–November), with occasional winter trips; departs 14:00 or 15:00 on Friday afternoons (occasionally Saturday), returns at sunset; approximately 3–4 hours on the water. To join a trip, add your name to the trip list at uaebirding.com/uae-pelagics. Bring a passport or UAE ID card — harbour authorities are notified prior to departure. Cash payment to Abdalla at start or after the trip.
  • AED 150–350 per person depending on the number of participants and how far offshore the trip goes (approximately USD 40–95 at current exchange rates); usually includes cardamom tea
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Further Reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pelagic birding trips are there in Khor Kalba / Fujairah, United Arab Emirates?

Khor Kalba / Fujairah has 1 pelagic birding trip listed in the directory.

Where do pelagic trips depart from in Khor Kalba / Fujairah?

Pelagic trips in Khor Kalba / Fujairah depart from Khor Kalba Harbour, Sharjah Emirate, UAE (GPS 25.026270, 56.365333).

Who operates pelagic trips in Khor Kalba / Fujairah?

uaebirding.com / Abdalla al-Zaabi operates the pelagic birding trip listed for Khor Kalba / Fujairah.