Fujairah
UAE's east coast — Gulf of Oman diving, Snoopy Island + Hajar Mountains
Fujairah is the UAE's only emirate on the Gulf of Oman (east coast) — cooler + wetter than the west, Snoopy Island reef diving, Al Bidyah Mosque (UAE's oldest), Fujairah Fort + Friday Market. 2h drive from Dubai. Perfect weekend beach escape.
Fujairah highlights
Snoopy Island snorkelling + diving
Reef around a rock formation resembling Snoopy — turtles, moray eels, colourful fish. Rent gear from Sandy Beach Hotel.
Al Bidyah Mosque
UAE's oldest mosque (15th century) — 4 domes + preserved mud-brick construction. Free entry.
Fujairah Fort
17th-century fort + heritage village. Restored + free entry.
Friday Market on E89 highway
Fresh fruit, veg, carpets + pottery from Fujairah + Oman border. Best Fridays but open 7 days.
Hajar Mountains hikes
Wadi Wurayah National Park + Sheikh Zayed viewpoint — free hikes into UAE's mountains.
Dibba Rock diving
Just north — one of UAE's best dive sites. Whale sharks + reef sharks in season.
Beach resort weekend
Le Meridien Al Aqah + Miramar Al Aqah + Radisson Blu Fujairah — beach resort weekends from Dubai.
Getting there
Fujairah International Airport (FJR) has limited flights. Most travellers drive from Dubai (2h, 130 km) or Abu Dhabi (2h 30m, 210 km).
Getting around
Rent a car essential. Very limited public transport.
November-April (mild). Summer 35-42°C but coastal.
$40-90 mid-range · $150-300 upper mid · $500+ luxury
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