Fujairah Fort
16th-century mud-brick fort, the oldest in the UAE, with its restored heritage village.
07 / 07 · The East-Coast Escape
Fujairah الفجيرة
Fujairah is the only emirate facing the Indian Ocean rather than the Arabian Gulf, a land of rugged Hajar mountains, wadis and coral reefs.
East coast beachesSnoopy Island divingAl Bidyah MosqueHajar MountainsWadi Wurayah
Now in Fujairah30°CClear · 27° / 31° · 76% humidity
About
The emirate
Fujairah is the only emirate facing the Indian Ocean rather than the Arabian Gulf, a land of rugged Hajar mountains, wadis and coral reefs.
Its port is one of the world's largest bunkering (ship-refuelling) hubs, sitting just outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Fujairah is the UAE's weekend escape: snorkeling at Snoopy Island, diving reefs, waterfalls at Wadi Wurayah and the country's oldest mosque at Al Bidyah.
Key facts
At a glance
- Capital
- Fujairah City (with Dibba Al Fujairah in the north)
- Ruler
- HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
- Area
- 1,165 km²
- Population
- ≈ 290,000
- Coastline
- Gulf of Oman
- Joined the union
- 2 December 1971
- Government portal
- fujairah.ae
- Utilities
- Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE), 800 3392
- Known for
- Beaches, diving, mountains, bunkering port, oldest mosque
- Port
- Port of Fujairah, world's 2nd-largest bunkering hub
- Coast
- Gulf of Oman (Indian Ocean)
- Average rent (2BR apt)
- AED 26,000-50,000/year
- Utilities provider
- Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE), 800 3392
- Health insurance
- Mandatory, employer or private plans
- Popular residential areas
- Fujairah City corniche, Al Faseel, Dibba, Al Aqah (resort strip)
- Lifestyle note
- East-coast living, diving, mountains, weekend escape of the UAE
Places
What to see
Landmarks, heritage, nature and days out in Fujairah.
Al Bidyah Mosque
The oldest mosque in the UAE (c. 1446), four domes of mud and stone.
Snoopy Island & Al Aqah
Snorkel straight off the beach over coral reefs with turtles and reef sharks.
Wadi Wurayah National Park
UAE's first protected mountain area, waterfalls, rare orchids and the Arabian tahr.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah
The UAE's second-largest mosque, six minarets and Ottoman-inspired white domes.
Fujairah Corniche & Umbrella Beach
Family promenade, food trucks and water sports on the Indian Ocean.
Masafi & the Friday Market
Roadside market town famous for carpets, pottery and mountain honey.
Bull Butting
Traditional (bloodless) bull contests held on Fridays near the corniche.
Hajar Mountain drives
Wadi Ham, Wadi Saham & the new mountain roads to Dibba and Masafi.
Directory
Who to call in Fujairah
Emirate-level services. Nationwide numbers such as 999 work everywhere.
Emergency number 4
Fujairah PoliceAll emergencies; GHQ +971 9 222 2000
Etihad WE, utilitiesWater & electricity faults
Fujairah MunicipalityMunicipal & food safety
Port of FujairahHarbour & maritime enquiries
Online portal / app 3
Hospital 5
Fujairah HospitalPublic (EHS), main tertiary hospital
Dibba HospitalPublic (EHS)
Al Sharq HospitalPrivate multi-specialty
Thumbay Hospital FujairahPrivate
Emirates European HospitalPrivate
School 5
Diyar International Private SchoolAmerican curriculum
GEMS Winchester School FujairahBritish curriculum
Fujairah Private AcademyBritish curriculum
St. Mary's Catholic High School FujairahBritish curriculum
Indian School Fujairah / Our Own (Sharjah group nearby)Indian curriculum options
University 3
University of FujairahLocal university, business, IT, humanities
University of Science & Technology of Fujairah (USTF)Health sciences & engineering
Fujairah Aviation AcademyPilot & aviation training
Court / legal 2
Fujairah Courts / Judicial DepartmentCivil, criminal & personal-status courts; notary
Port of Fujairah Harbour MasterMaritime incidents within port limits
Transport 4
Fujairah Transport Corporation busesCity routes & Dibba service
Fujairah taxisMetered, 600 511 222 booking
IntercityE700 to Dubai (Union) via Masafi, scenic mountain route
Driving to Dubai≈ 90 min via Sheikh Khalifa Highway tunnels
Free zone 2
Creative City FujairahMedia, production & creative licences
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)Oil storage & petroleum logistics
