The Pearl in the UAE Tourist Necklace

Fujairah is one of the seven United Arab Emirates which, unlike the rest of the princedoms, is located by the Gulf of Oman (on the Indian ocean coast) and not on the Persian gulf.

The emirate offers its wonderful sandy beaches that are stretched all along its territory and surrounded by the Indian ocean as well as Hajar rocky mountains split by valleys and little palm groves. Lots of farms producing the most of the Emirates’ products can be found on Fujairah’s green valleys. There are no sandy dunes in this part of the country, so water comes running down the mountains and irrigates fertile fields.

All of these – sea and land, mountains and coast in combination with wonderful nature almost all year round give Fujairah special advantages, excellent tourism conditions among them.

Fujairah Emirate is located in the south-eastern part of Arabian Peninsula and has the population of about 66 000 people. This is a real expanse for those who are fond of history. In Fujairah city you can visit ruins of the ancient fort that surrounded its settlements as well as an interesting museum of archaeological settlements found close to the neighbouring Qidfa and Bithna boroughs. Archaeological diggings have revealed more than 40 separate lots with about 500 various ancient burials as well as many ancient constructions in them: majestic castles, small forts and sight towers built to provide security in almost every village. Dating back to hundreds of years, they are still almost safe.

However, Fujairah is not only an invitation for a historic rendezvous, it is a wonderful resort where those fond of diving will spend an unforgettable time tete-a-tete with crystal clean water and rich underwater world. Among the city’s central landmarks is Fujairah Tower whereas one the emirate’s best attractions is Fujairah’s Friday market that boasts its vast choice of fruits, crockery and carpets. Independently on which part of Fujairah you are in – high in the mountains or in its valleys, in coastal palm groves or on fertile fields, you will definitely come across its rich wildlife, especially after rain when mountains light up with vivid colours of life. Here, in Fujairah mountains you will meet one of the Arabic gazelles as well as its wild goats. But unfortunately the Arabic leopard was last seen on a mountain peak only in 1992.

There are lots of species of fish swimming in small river creeks – the names of some of them are even not known. The coastal territory and the eastern coast sublimity is the home for many birds, from common inhabitants to migrants.

This Indian coast princedom does not possess the main resource for the UAE richness and prosperity – its own oil. But despite this, Fujairah has its own international airport. Numerous fountains and sculptures add to Fujairah’s attraction making it an unusually distinctive Arab Emirates corner. This place is a real pearl in the Emirates tourist necklace, located only two hours ride from Dubai.

Coastal hotels offer provincially cozy and calm atmosphere and are excellently provided with

all the necessary diving and hunting equipment. It is no surprise that the Arabians themselves prefer to spend their sea vacations in the Fujairah emirate.