UAE Experiences
The Gulf of Oman coast at Fujairah
Emirate guide

Fujairah

The east coast: mountains meeting the Gulf of Oman, with the oldest mosque in the UAE.

Photo: Aumars, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fujairah is the only emirate entirely on the Gulf of Oman, with the Hajar Mountains right behind the beach. It is where the UAE goes for clear water, snorkelling and old forts. It shares the coast with Sharjah's enclaves of Khorfakkan and Khor Kalba, and a day or two can take in all of them. We do not run open-area events in Fujairah; our events there are in hotels and ballrooms.

Where to start

Experiences in Fujairah

Al Bidyah Mosque, the oldest mosque in the UAE, near Fujairah
Fujairah
Heritage & Culture · Coast & Water

Al Bidyah Mosque and Fujairah Fort

The UAE's oldest mosque and one of its oldest forts, on the east coast.

Half a dayFree
Snoopy Island off the Fujairah coast
Fujairah
Coast & Water · Adventure

Snoopy Island and Dibba: snorkelling and mountains

Clear water, coral and the Hajar Mountains behind.

A full day$$$$
Turquoise water on the beach at Khor Fakkan
Sharjah
Coast & Water · Family

Khorfakkan: the east coast's easiest day by the sea

Clear water and mountains behind it, about two hours from Dubai.

A full day or overnight$$$$
A tidal creek and mangroves at Khor Kalba with mountains behind
Sharjah
Coast & Water · Adventure

Khor Kalba: the oldest mangroves in Arabia

A mangrove creek, a rare kingfisher and the quietest paddle on the east coast.

Half a day$$$$
On this season

Events in Fujairah

Full calendar
Dec
2
to 3
National UAE-wide

UAE National Day 2026 (55th)

2 to 3 Dec 2026 · Across the UAE

The UAE marks its 55th National Day (Eid Al Etihad) on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December 2026, under the theme “Spirit of the Union”. The city programmes had not been published when this page was checked.

Dec
31
to 1 Jan
Festival UAE-wide

New Year's Eve in the UAE 2026

31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027 · Across the UAE

The 2026-27 New Year's Eve programmes had not been announced when this page was checked. Last year's pattern: Burj Khalifa and fireworks at 40+ sites in Dubai, a record-attempt show in Ras Al Khaimah and a drone-and-fireworks night at Sheikh Zayed Festival.

Feb
8
to 8 Mar
Culture UAE-wide

Ramadan 2027 and Eid Al Fitr

8 Feb to 8 Mar 2027 · Across the UAE

Astronomers expect Ramadan 2027 to begin in the UAE on Monday 8 February, with Eid Al Fitr falling on 9 or 10 March. The moon sighting decides the final dates, and the holiday length depends on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.

Mar
9
to 11
National UAE-wide

Eid Al Fitr 2027 holiday

9 to 11 Mar 2027 · Across the UAE

Eid Al Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027 depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days; the UAE announces the holiday after the moon sighting.

Fujairah: common questions

What is there to do in Fujairah?+

Visit Al Bidyah Mosque and Fujairah Fort, snorkel at Snoopy Island, drive the Dibba coast and see Friday bull-butting. Khorfakkan and Khor Kalba, Sharjah's east-coast enclaves, are nearby.

How far is Fujairah from Dubai?+

About two hours by road.

Nearby

Next door

The Central Souk (Blue Souk) in Sharjah lit up at night
5 experiences · 1 events

Sharjah

The cultural capital: forts, museums, a book fair and a safari park.

The summit of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
2 experiences · 1 events

Ras Al Khaimah

The highest peak in the UAE, a hilltop fort and the longest zipline in the world.

Part of the UAE Experiences guide to Fujairah and its neighbours.

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