FUJAIRAH

The Emirate of Fujairah is the only emirate situated along the Gulf of Oman away from Hurmaouz Strait Its coasts extend along the Gulf of Oman over a distance 90 km long This location gives the emirate a very special strategic importance The area of emirate is 1165 Sqkm which is equivalent to 1.5% of the country's total area excluding islands The emirate's population is 76180 persons in 1995
The Fujairah city is the capital of the emirate comprises the Ruler's office governmental departments establishments and commercial companies

Other important features include the Fujairah Port and the Fujairah International Airport
The physical features of the emirate are characterized by a chain of rough mountains containing in between them and the Gulf of Oman the eastern coastal plain which is a very fertile The emirate has also been gifted by spectacular tourist sites that include extend coastal beaches high series of mountain s connected in various locations to the beaches natural valleys and the Aflajs with its fascinating scenes and mineral water for treatment
Other important areas include Dibba Al Fjairah which comprises the most important agricultural and livestock projects It is also well known for fishing

The unexploited jewel of Arabia is a destination waiting to be discovered Nestling on the shores of the Indian Ocean on the eastern coast Fujairah offers miles of unspoilt sandy beaches a sparkling azure sea and year round sunshine
Rising majestically to form a magnificent backdrop to the emirate are the Hajar mountains with valleys running down to the sea and dotted with ancient forts and castles and little palm groves which cling to their sides Modern highways link this rapidly developing emirate to the rest of the UAE
Fujairah is a land of real Arabian charm and hospitality where visitors will always find a warm welcome whether they come for an action packed - holiday or a relaxing weekend break Fujairah has much to offer: great water sports exploring the mountains discovering the ancient past and Arabian culture lazing by the poolside of a hotel or even dining under the stars

AIN AL MADHAB GARDENS

These gardens are situated in a valley in the foothills of the Hajar mountains just outside Fujairah City and are fed by mineral springs This warm sulphur- laden water is also used in two swimming pools available for ladies and for men on public holidays an outdoor theatre is used for festivals which include traditional singing and folklore dances The opening times are 10 am to 11 pm closed Saturday

FUJAIRAH HERITAGE VILLAG

is close to the Ain Madhab gardens and portrays the traditional life of the people of the Emirates Exhibits include traditional houses cooking utensils farming tools and other items as well as the AlYazrah system used for irrigating fields which uses a working bull The village

FUJAIRAH MUSEUM
has displays of the traditional way of life and of archaeological artifacts found in excavations throughout the Emirate work by local and foreign archaeologists has yielded items dating back to early Bronze Age over 4500 years ago Items on display include Bronze and Iron Age weapons and finely painted pottery delicately carved soapstone vessels and pre-Islamic silver coins Opening times are 8 am to 1 pm not Friday 4 pm to 6 pm every day except Saturday

MASAFI FRIDAY MARKET

Is open every day and is situated in between the Hajar Mountains on the main road to Fujairah Town They sell traditional wares and items include pottery made from Fujairah clay traditional weaving made from date palm fronds as well as plants and many other items

BATHNA FORT
Bithna village is situated on the main highway to Fujairah Town on the Wadi Ham The Bithna fort once stood watch over traffic up and down the wadi This great fort that stands for its strategic importance for hundreds of years guard over the wadi

BIDIYA MOSQUE

Bidiya Mosque the UAE's oldest place of worship and is known as the Ottoman MosqueIt is unique in design with four small domes held up by a massive central pillar Climb the hill to see the two small watchtowers and view the small farms with mountains in the background

AL HIAL SUMMER PALACE
The drive up to the Al Hail wadu and summer Palace of The Sharqi family goes through some spectacular mountain scenery The palace and watchtower with its rectangular design and shape makes an impressive sight The wadi beyond the graveyard is always running with water and irrigates the small farms dotted along the wadi

WADI ALWARRIYAH & WATERFALLS

The turn off to the waterfalls is located on the road to Dibba from Khorfakkan Follow the road until it meets a turn off sign up into the wadi Water can be found folwing throughout the year with little pools and streams and the waterfalls

BULL FIGHTING
one major attraction in Fujairah is the chance to see the Emirate's own unique form of bull fighting-not a struggle to the death of man against beast but a contest of strength between two great animalsThe fight itself is bloodless as the bulls lock horns and wrestle until the weaker of the two gives up and turns away The bull fights take place every Friday afternoon at about 4:30 pm ( except for the summer months) near the Al Rughlait bridge