Tourism in Fujairah

Fujairah city, the capital, is not just an attractive town in a stunning setting it is also is a rapidly developing commercial and tourist centre.

Fujairah Fort

This reputedly 360-year-old fort lies on a hill at the edge of the date gardens, surrounded by the remains of the old town houses. The fort was severely damaged in the early twentieth century by a British bombardment. Some restoration work has been done in the past, but recently renovations have commenced to prepare the fort to house the artifacts now on display in Fujairah Museum.

Fujairah Heritage Village

Near Fujairah Fort, this has a good selection of traditional houses (‘arish) and fishing boats (shasha) made from palm fronds, providing an interesting backdrop to its living reconstruction of traditional life on the East Coast.

Fujairah Museum

Situated just south of the fort and opposite the Ruler’s Palace, Fujairah Museum is a small modern building, where many of the artifacts found in archaeological digs at Qidfa, Bithnah and other places are on display. It is open from 8 a.m. to1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Saturday. Telephone: 09 2229085.

Ain Al Madhab Gardens

This park, also called the National Park, is a mineral spa with chalet accommodation on the western edge of the town. It is an extensive park with playground and a Heritage Village around the ruins of an old fort, which shows traditional costumes, pottery and utensils.

Bullfighting

On weekends in winter, watch out for the famous Fujairah bullfights – a bloodless sport in which two bulls test their strength against one another.

Around Fujairah

Situated around Fujairah are:

Dibba, Sharm, Bidya, Wadi Wurrayah, Husn Madhab, Wadi Maidaq, Kalba, Khor Kalba, Awhala, Hayl, Wadi Farfar, Bithna