The Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre is one of the most recent ecotourism projects in Kalba, reflecting the area’s rich ecological terrain. Due to its unique location in the middle of an ancient stand of mangroves, visitors taking the outdoor tour have an opportunity to see the oldest mangrove forest in the Emirates, with trees up to 8 meters tall.

Kalba is home to a Conservation Reserve that encompasses a large mangrove forest around its creek, namely Khor Kalba. The Khor Kalba Conservation Reserve, managed by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), also provides habitat for the Arabian collared kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris kalbaensis ), an endemic species which can ...

Kalba (Arabic: كَلْبَاء, romanized: Kalbāʾ) is a city in the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is an exclave of Sharjah lying on the Gulf of Oman coast north of Oman. Khor Kalba (Kalba Creek), an important nature reserve and mangrove swamp, is located south of the town by the Omani border.

Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre has a great learning centre, rare birds to see and a mangrove walk with a great view of the mountains and creek.

2025年1月7日 · Located in a tropical coastal area of Kalba, in the eastern part of Sharjah, the Khor Kalba Mangroves Centre is a unique ecotourism site. This coastal oasis is within the Khor Kalba Mangrove Forest, the UAE’s oldest and largest mangrove area.

So you can enjoy it as much as I do, I’ve listed the best things to do in Kalba, including dining with stunning views at Fen Cafe, exploring the biodiversity at Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, and experiencing the serene beauty of Kingfisher Retreat.

Kalba Mangrove reserve is a natural reserve to a protected natural mangrove forest located in Kalba, Sharjah. Conservation efforts around the mangrove have sought to protect the declining populations of white-collared kingfisher birds that inhabit the area.

Have you explored this stunning natural haven on the east coast of Sharjah? If not, now’s the time to visit Khor Kalba Mangrove, one of the UAE’s most beautiful and untouched coastal areas. Kalba is home to the oldest mangrove forest in the UAE, …

Khor Kalba Mangrove centre consists of several pod-like structures inspired by sea urchins and includes a visitor center, veterinary clinics, and laboratories.

2021年5月11日 · Situated on one of the most sensitive and biodiverse nature reserves in the Gulf, the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary comprises a cluster of rounded building forms that creates a sanctuary for rehabilitating turtles and nurturing endangered birds, connecting with local initiatives and expertise.