Fujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and it sits on the country's eastern coast, facing the Gulf of Oman. It is a different side of the UAE from the busy cities along the western Gulf shore. Here the landscape rises into mountains, and the coastline offers beaches.
What a visit feels like
Fujairah suits travellers who want to slow down. The emirate is known for its mountains and its beaches, so a stay tends to revolve around being outdoors: walking or driving into the hills, then returning to the sea. The contrast between the rocky interior and the shoreline is one of its defining features.
Getting oriented
- Location: the eastern coast of the UAE, on the Gulf of Oman.
- Landscape: mountains inland and beaches along the coast.
- Best for: travellers interested in nature, coastal time and a quieter pace.
Because Fujairah is an emirate rather than a single town, plan your days around the places that interest you most, whether that is a beach, a mountain route or a particular settlement, and allow travel time between them. Check current conditions and local arrangements before you go, as these can change.
