Top 13 Places To Visit in Fujairah + Things To Do
After I traveled from Dubai to Ajman and wrote the article “Places to visit in ajman for free“, I didn’t want to go back to Dubai, so I decided to go to Fujairah, which is 114 km from Ajman, to gather information for you.
The population of Fujairah is less than Ajman; it also has fewer facilities than Dubai; that’s why I couldn’t stay in this city for more than a week because after a week everything will be repetitive.
Places to visit in Fujairah
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During my trip to Fujairah, I tried to go to the most famous tourist places in this city. In the following, I intend to introduce the places to visit in Fujairah to tempt you to visit this city.
Ain al-Madhab hot spring
This spring is more like a physical therapy device than it is like a spring! At first, I could not believe it, but after sitting in this hot spring, I realized the secret of curing all back pains, knee pains, and others is this spring.
Ain al-Madhab hot springs are one of the interesting places in Fujairah, located on the slopes of the Hajar Mountains. This tourist attraction has separate bathrooms for men and women and is very suitable for relaxing and relieving pain in different parts of the body. Therefore, if you are in the city of Fujairah, I recommend you go to the hot springs of Ain al-Madhab to experience a relaxing break.
Al-Bidya Mosque
After you get out of the hot water, visit Al-Bidya Mosque, which is located on the same mountain as Hajar.
This name is known as this mosque because it is located in the village of Al-Bidya. This mosque is also known as the Ottoman Mosque, although it should not be confused with the Ottoman Empire that existed in Turkey.
Some experts there estimate the age of this building to be a thousand years before Islam. This historical site was investigated by the Fujairah Archaeological Center and the collaboration of the University of Sydney, Australia, from 1997 to 1998. The results of the archaeological research showed that the Al-Bidya Mosque was built in 1446.
The beaches of Fujairah
Most people know the city of Fujairah for its historical places, and most of the travelers of this city are people who are interested in history. Still, next to these historical places, there are beaches that can take away all the tiredness of the trip.
Fujairah is the only city in the United Arab Emirates that does not have a beach along the Persian Gulf. The beaches of Fujairah are located in the east of the UAE and along the Gulf of Oman, which is known as one of the most places to visitin Fujairah.
The sandy beaches of this recreational attraction, along with the peaceful environment, extremely attractive and spectacular landscape, various water sports such as jet skiing and diving, cafes, lounges, pavilions, and stylish restaurants, have made many travelers spend long hours on the beaches of Fujairah.
If you like to see an amazing view from the beach of this city, I recommend going there at sunset.
The beaches of Fujairah location
Another famous place in Fujairah is the Kalba Corniche Park, which is known as the hidden gem of Fujairah.
When I heard this name, I was very curious to see what this park has that is called a hidden gem.
This park has every facility you can think of, and it is no less than Musharraf Park in Dubai. It is just a little smaller, and you cannot feel this difference at first glance.
It is good to know that the cafe, bicycle, camping area, etc., are among the important facilities of this park.
Fujairah Castle
Fujairah Castle was built in 1670 and was severely damaged after the British attack in the early 20th century. This castle is considered the oldest castle in the United Arab Emirates.
In the past, this castle was sometimes used as a defense building and sometimes as a residence of the ruling family.
For centuries, Fujairah Castle was the only stone building located on the beach of Fujairah. This castle included three main parts, several halls, a rectangular tower, and two towers. Fujairah Castle has been completely renovated in recent years.
Today, the area around this fort is part of the Fujairah Heritage Village, which the Fujairah Archeology and Heritage Organization built.
Snoopy Island
One of the last places to visit in Fujairah that I am going to introduce is Snoopy Island. First of all, the name of this island attracts a lot of attention.
Snoopy Island is located in the Indian Ocean near Oman. Because this island is very similar to the cartoon character named Snoopy, it is called Snoopy.
The area around Snoopy Island has a unique view of rocks, beaches, and luxury residences. You can gain new experiences and engage in water sports on this island. You can also visit shipwrecks, natural caves, etc., while diving.
If you are interested in this island, it is better to read the article “Snoopy island entry fee“.
Other tourist places in Fujairah
The number of tourist places in Fujairah is large, so I will only list their names below so that you can research them if you are interested, and if you have any information about them, share it with other users in the comments section.
- Bithnah Fort
- Hajar mountain valley
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah
- Fujairah Museum
- Awhala Fort
- Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah
- Bullfights
In Conclusion
Another important feature of this city was the travel costs. I realized on my trip to Fujairah that Dubai is more expensive than other small cities in the UAE. The reason is quite clear: the high number of tourists.
Therefore, don’t worry about the costs during your trip to Fujairah because you can use the best facilities in this city with the lowest cost.
The last thing I want to say at the end of this article is that, since this city is less touristy than Dubai, the people of this city are a bit more traditional, so try to dress appropriately and follow the local people’s opinions and don’t insult Islam.
