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United Arab Emirates · Region

Fujairah

Fujairah is the only emirate to sit entirely on the Gulf of Oman coast, trading Dubai's skyscraper skyline for a dramatic backdrop of the Hajar Mountains meeting turquoise water. Its coastline of dive sites, old watchtowers, and Friday Mosque ruins gives it a slower, more rugged character than the Gulf-facing emirates.

Getting thereFujairah has its own airport (FJR), though most travellers arrive overland from Dubai via the RTA's E700 intercity bus from Union Square Bus Station, a journey of ~2-2.5 hours, or by car along the E84 highway in ~1.5 hours.
How long to stayThis hub covers ~2-4 days, enough time to combine Fujairah City's fort and old town with day trips to the east-coast beaches and mountain wadis nearby.

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Frequently asked questions about Fujairah

How do I get to Fujairah?

Fujairah has its own airport (FJR), though most travellers arrive overland from Dubai via the RTA's E700 intercity bus from Union Square Bus Station, a journey of ~2-2.5 hours, or by car along the E84 highway in ~1.5 hours.

How many days should I spend in Fujairah?

This hub covers ~2-4 days, enough time to combine Fujairah City's fort and old town with day trips to the east-coast beaches and mountain wadis nearby.

What is Fujairah known for?

Fujairah is the only emirate to sit entirely on the Gulf of Oman coast, trading Dubai's skyscraper skyline for a dramatic backdrop of the Hajar Mountains meeting turquoise water. Its coastline of dive sites, old watchtowers, and Friday Mosque ruins gives it a slower, more rugged character than the Gulf-facing emirates.

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