Khor Fakkan is a city and an exclave of the Emirate of Sharjah located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. Geographically, it is surrounded by the Emirate of Fujairah and faces the Gulf of Oman. It serves as the second-largest city on the UAE's east coast, following Fujairah City.
The city is situated on the bay of Khor Fakkan, a name which translates to "Creek of Two Jaws." It is home to the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, which is distinguished as the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the primary container ports in the United Arab Emirates. This port serves as one of Sharjah's three ports, providing maritime connections toward Asia and the Far East.