The development of Al Rafisah spans an area of 10,684 square meters and includes prayer facilities, an outdoor seating area for 300 people, car parking for 45 vehicles, walkways, and three play areas over 410 sqm. The rest area and tourist facilities were built alongside the dam as part of the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway (S 142) project, a 14-year project to connect the interior of Sharjah with the UAE’s east coast. The project included the restoration of the Heritage village of Najd Al Miqsar. The dam is an area rich in local flora and fauna, including the Little Grebe and other migrating and wintering birds, as well as being home to problematic introduced and invasive species, such as Tilapia and the red-eared slider turtle. During summer, submerged ruins are partially visible.

Adventure at Rafisah Dam:

Kayak – Single Kayak 40 AED (Maximum Capacity: 1 Adult ), Double Kayak 80 AED (Maximum Capacity 2 Adults 1 Child, Children must ride with at least 1 adult, Child must be  2 – 4 years old) *All Kayaks are served with unlimited time for one day.

Pedal Boat – 100 AED (Maximum Capacity: 2 Adults 2 Child, Children must ride with at least 1 adult, Children must be 2 – 10 years old.) *Pedal Boat is served with one hour ride.

Brown Pedal Boat – 150 AED (Maximum Capacity: 3 Adults 1 Child, Children must ride with at least 1 adult, Children must be  2 – 10 years old) *Brown Pedal Boat is served with one hour ride.

Donut Boat – 250 AED (Maximum Capacity: 4 Adults 2 Children, Children must ride with at least 1 adult) *Donut Boat is served with One hour ride.

*Customers will not be allowed to exchange the boat with another customer during the ride.