Khor Fakkan Closes Al Lulu’iya Beach as Oil Slicks Reach Coast
Al Lulu’iya Beach in Khor Fakkan is off-limits to visitors after oil slicks were spotted along the shoreline. Khor Fakkan Municipality shut down access to the strip on Monday, November 9, citing public safety and precaution.
Shoreline access paused while safety monitoring continues
The municipality has asked residents and visitors to stay clear of the sand and strictly obey safety instructions posted around the area while the site remains closed. Local authorities have not provided a specific timeline for when the beach will reopen.
The shutdown follows earlier temporary coastal restrictions across the Northern Emirates after an offshore leak from the oil tanker Gem No. 2. That incident led to beach closures in Umm Al Quwain and at Al Hamriyah Beach in Sharjah as cleanup crews worked to contain the spill.
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment previously confirmed that the leak at the tanker was stopped at its source, with aerial surveillance, satellite monitoring, and field assessments deployed to track coastal waters.
For local households concerned about municipal services, Union Water and Electricity Company confirmed that proactive monitoring at seawater intakes remains in place, and tap water supplies across the network remain fully compliant with safety standards. UAE authorities also confirmed that fish and seafood available in public markets remain safe for consumption.
Khor Fakkan Municipality will maintain the shoreline closure until field assessments confirm the water and sand are safe for public use.
