United Arab Emirates · Region
Fujairah
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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.
Day Trips from Fujairah (Ras Al Khaimah · Sharjah · Ajman)
Top attractions
attraction Al-Bithnah Fort: Fujairah Travel Guide (4.3★)
Al-Bithnah Fort is a small 18th-century stone-and-mud-brick fort about 20 minutes inland from Fujairah city, open daily 8am–4pm. 4.3★ (322 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Fujairah Fort: Travel Guide
Fujairah Fort is the oldest standing fort in the UAE, built between 1500 and 1550 CE on a rocky outcrop in Al Sharyah, right next to the Fujairah Museum.
attraction Fujairah Museum: Travel Guide (4.3★)
Fujairah Museum is a small, well-organized heritage museum near Fujairah Fort, open daily 9am–5pm, and worth about an hour of your time. 4.3★ (764 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Where to eat
restaurant Al Meshwar Restaurant: Where to Eat in Fujairah
Al Meshwar is a busy, no-frills Lebanese grill restaurant on Hamad Bin Abdulla Road in Fujairah City, near Fujairah City Centre mall — a solid choice for mixed grills, shawarma, and mezze at moderate prices (price level 2 of 4, 4.1 rating from over 3,600 reviews).
restaurant Steki: Where to Eat in Fujairah
Steki is a Greek restaurant on Al Faseel Road (E99) near Umbrella Beach in Fujairah, rated 4.8 from around 600 reviews — a strong pick for moussaka, souvlaki, and grilled seafood at moderate prices.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Friday Market: Fujairah Travel Guide (4.3★)
Friday Market in Fujairah (also called Souq Al Jumʻah) sits along the Al Dhaid road in the mountains between Fujairah and Masafi, and despite the name it runs daily, roughly 7am to midnight on most days and until 1am Thursday through Saturday. 4.3★ (6,191 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Fujairah Heritage Village: Travel Guide (4.5★)
Fujairah Heritage Village is an open-air museum of traditional east-coast life in Al Sharyah, on the edge of Fujairah city. 4.5★ (179 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Top-rated things to do in Fujairah
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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.