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    Fujairah

    United Arab Emirates

    Fujairah

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    Fujairah is the capital of the eponymous emirate on the east coast of the UAE on the Gulf of Oman. Around the 16th-century fort are a museum and a Heritage Village; the 2015 Sheikh Zayed Mosque shapes the city's skyline.

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    Fujairah is the capital of the eponymous emirate on the east coast of the UAE on the Gulf of Oman. Around the 16th-century fort are a museum and a Heritage Village; the 2015 Sheikh Zayed Mosque shapes the city's skyline. Off the coast, tankers anchor near the port, one of the world's largest bunkering ports; in the hinterland, the Hajar Mountains begin.

    Sights in Fujairah

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    Fujairah Heritage Village
    Attraction

    1Fujairah Heritage Village

    The Heritage Village, a short walk from the Fort, uses traditional buildings to show how people once lived on the East Coast.
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    Fujairah Museum
    Museum

    2Fujairah Museum

    The museum displays finds from excavations at Qidfa and Bithnah, including spearheads, pottery, and jewelry, as well as an ostrich egg dating back to around 2500 BCE. Other halls are dedicated to traditional crafts such as weaving, pottery, and fishing, and historical weapons. Please check opening hours beforehand, as information varies.
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    Fujairah Fort
    Castle

    3Fujairah Fort

    The 16th-century fortress stands on a rocky hill about 20 meters high in old Fujairah, one kilometer from the coast. In 1925, the British Navy destroyed three of its towers; it was restored with original materials between 1997 and 2000.
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    Friday Market (Souq Al Juma)
    Market

    4Friday Market (Souq Al Juma)

    The Masafi street market is open daily despite its name. Vendors sell carpets, fruit, antiques, and souvenirs; bargaining is common.
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    Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    5Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    Opened in 2015, the mosque in central Fujairah is the second largest in the Emirates, after the one of the same name in Abu Dhabi. With six minarets and 65 domes, it is visible from many points in the city and can accommodate around 28,000 worshippers. Whether non-Muslims are permitted to enter is stated differently: According to a travel report updated in 2024, a visit is possible outside of prayer times and not on Fridays, with registration handled via the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre website. Abayas are not provided; women need a headscarf and loose clothing covering elbows and knees, men long trousers and covered shoulders.
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    Restaurants in Fujairah

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    Emirates Sea Restaurant

    Fish restaurant on the Corniche with Indian-influenced cuisine. Known for Mixed Grill, Lobster Masala and Biryani with fish, chicken or mutton.
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    Sadaf Restaurant

    Iranian restaurant on the Corniche in the Al Uwaid district with water views. On the menu are Chelo Kabab, grilled skewers with saffron rice, and fried shrimp.
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    Al Meshwar

    Lebanese restaurant on Hamad Bin Abdulla Road in the city center. The menu features Manakish, Mezze, Shawarma, and grill platters.
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    The Sailors Restaurant & Cafe

    Maritime-themed restaurant and café at Fujairah International Marine Club on the Corniche, with fish dishes and shisha.
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    Food and Drink

    An der Corniche reihen sich Fischlokale und Restaurants mit indischer, iranischer und arabischer Küche.

    Samak Mashwi

    Grilled fish, marinated with spices, a staple of Emirati coastal cuisine.

    Machboos

    Spiced rice with fish, chicken, or lamb, flavored with dried lime, cinnamon, and saffron.

    Luqaimat

    Fried dough balls with date syrup, a typical dessert.

    Fruit from the Friday Market

    At Souq Al Juma near Masafi, vendors sell fruit alongside carpets and souvenirs.

    History and Culture

    The Fort and the Old TownFujairah Fort is located about two kilometers from the modern center, in Old Fujairah. Wahhabist troops occupied it from 1808 to 1810, and it later served as a prison. In 1925, the British Navy shelled the fort, after which it fell into disrepair until its restoration from 1997 to 2000.Sheikh Zayed MosqueOpened in 2015, this mosque is considered the second largest in the Emirates, after the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. It can accommodate around 28,000 worshippers. Reports vary on whether non-Muslims are permitted to visit the interior. According to a 2024 travel report, this is possible outside of prayer times and not on Fridays, upon registration at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.BullfightingFor over 70 years, bulls have competed every Friday in Fujairah in an enclosed ring, locking horns against each other. There are no matadors, and the fights are bloodless. They usually start in the late afternoon, but animal welfare activists still criticize the practice.

    Getting There & Around

    From DubaiBus E700: from Union Bus Station in Deira via Dhaid and Masafi to Fujairah, about hourly from 5:30 AM, travel time around two hours. Pay with the Nol Card; current times are shown on the RTA S'hail app.Car: via the Sheikh Khalifa Highway directly to the East Coast.In the CityThe Fort, Museum, and Heritage Village are close together and can be easily reached on foot. For the Corniche, the Mosque, and the Masafi Friday Market, you'll need a taxi or rental car.

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    Fujairah Emirate

    Fujairah Emirate

    The Emirate of Fujairah is the only one of the seven emirates whose entire coast lies on the Gulf of Oman. Around 70 kilometers of coastline stretch from the capital Fujairah in the south to Dibba in the north, backed by the Hajar Mountains. Forts, the country's oldest preserved mosque, and reefs for snorkeling make the East Coast a contrast to Dubai.
    Khor Fakkan

    Khor Fakkan

    Khor Fakkan, an exclave of Sharjah Emirate on the Gulf of Oman, facing the Hajar Mountains and surrounded by Fujairah. Home to around 43,000, the city boasts the region's only natural deep-water port and is known for its white sandy beaches. Waterfall, amphitheater, the expanded Al-Rafisah Dam and the Al Suhub viewpoint make it an east coast excursion destination.

    Al Bidiya and Dibba are located on the northern east coast in the Emirate of Fujairah, between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. In Al Bidiya, about 40 kilometres north of Fujairah city, stands the oldest preserved mosque in the Emirates, further north are Al Aqah beach with the snorkelling island Snoopy Island and the city of Dibba Al Fujairah. From Dibba, dhow trips depart into the fjords of the Omani Musandam Peninsula.
    Hatta

    Hatta

    Hatta is an exclave of the Emirate of Dubai in the Hajar Mountains, separated from the rest of the emirate by Omani territory and around 90 minutes by bus from Downtown Dubai. Kayaking on Hatta Dam, mountain biking trails around Wadi Hub, and the Hatta Heritage Village make the place a mountain destination.
    Mleiha

    Mleiha

    Mleiha is some 65 km southeast of Sharjah city in the country's inland desert. The Mleiha Archaeological Centre is the hub of the Faya Palaeolandscape, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2025 and preserving traces of human settlement from over 200,000 years ago. From here, guided tours begin to tombs, the fort, Fossil Rock, and Camel Rock.

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