Fujairah

Fujairah is unique from among the seven emirates that forms the UAE as it is the only emirate that lies on the eastern side and has a coastline only on the Gulf of Oman, outside the strait of Hormuz, and none on the Persian gulf.

Fujairah’s unique and strategic location is spread over a total alrea of about 1165 kilomentres with  beaches that extend on about 90 kilometres on the Gulf of Oman.

Fishing and agriculture form the backbone of the economy. Fujairah gets its water for irrigation from the rainwater that comes down from teh Hajjar mountain range.

Fujairah port’s strategic postion as the only access to the Indian Ocean for UAE,  with access to major shipping routes and has resulted in the establishment of the  world’s largest livestock shipping companies near the port.

Thus, the Fujairah port has propelled the shipping and trade industry of the emirate and is invaluable to the economy, and the international airport in Fujairah helps in adding value. Mining and stone crushing are other local industries that have seen windfall gains during the real estate and construction boom in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Besides its famed beaches, Fujairah has rugged mountainous ranges, water falls, valleys, oases and several hot cold and mineral sprints.  It’s easterly locations means that it has a climate that is more moderate compared to its western counterparts.  There is considerable greenery in the mountains and hence Fujairah is also known as the lungs of the emirates.

Weekend visitors from other emirates escape to Fujairah’s cooler climes and relaxed laid back atmosphere.  The waterfalls in Wadi Al Wuraya, the Ain Al Madhab Gardens , the Heritage Village and the historic Al Bidya mosque are major attractions for tourists and expats visiting from other emirates.  The Dibba area of Fujairah is known for its fishing, agriculture and livestock industries.

The Musuem of Fujairah houses archaeological and cultural items discovered in Fujairah and are more than 4500 years old.