A five star beach resort nestles in the shadows of the majestic Hajjar mountains facing the Indian Ocean at Khorfakkan, the Emirate of Sharjah's scenic resort town on the East Coast of the UAE. The Oceanic is a deluxe hotel with 162 air-conditioned rooms and luxury suites. At the Oceanic, everything is designed to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one.

Almost every guest room and suite offers a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. All rooms are centrally air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, a color TV, cable channels, radio and 4-channel piped music, an international direct-dial telephone, a mini refrigerator, and of course, 24-hair room service.

Al Gargour Rooftop Restaurant, with a breath-taking view of the Indian Ocean, features special theme nights on weekends and Friday family buffet luncheon with live entertainment. Al Murjan Restaurant with a grand view of the pool and beach, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Café' Oceanic overlooking the beach and Indian Ocean, serves fruit juices and cocktails, ice creams, a variety of coffee and tea with a display of French pastries and cakes.

A wide range of water-sports, includ-ing windsurfing, water skiing, banana boat rides, boat cruises, catamaran sailing and snorkeling trips to Coral Island. The hotel is renowned both for its diving facilities ml for the nearby Indian Ocean coral reefs. The hotel's own professionally- equipped Padi diving centre and training school supplies all the needs of beginners and experts. A n inviting sight is our fresh-water swimming pool, overlooking the beach and ocean below. A baby pool for toddlers lets the whole family have a splashing time.

Anyone for tennis? The Oceanic's flood-lit tennis courts are designed to international standards. Work out in our well equipped gymnasium, followed by a relaxing sauna and refreshing chilled shower.

Points of Interest:

• Sunset Fishing Trips.
  
• Scenic East Coast Flight in a Cessna Aeroplane.
  
• For the adventurous, trekking in the mountains.
  
• Picturesque Wadis to be explored close to the hotel, in 4 wheel drives.
  
• Century old forts & mosques.
  
• Sight-seeing tours to Sharjah and Dubai.
  
• Exciting desert safaris.

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