Fujairah City is the capital of the emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It is the seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman. It is the only Emirati capital city on the UAE’s east coast. Fujairah is home to undulating mountains and beautiful beaches. With a perfect harmony of culture, history, landscapes, and seascapes, this lesser-known emirate might just be the adventure that you’re looking for.
3 place you you must visit in fujairah
1. Go Snorkel or dive at Snoopy Island
Located north of Fujairah City, Snoopy Island gets its name from the shape resembling the famous cartoon character and is the most popular place to get your fix of quality snorkelling and diving in the UAE. Most people who come here stay in one of the luxury resorts surrounding the island, or if you are a little more adventurous, many people choose to camp on the beach to catch an incredible sunrise.
2. Visit the oldest mosque of the UAE: Al Bidhya Mosque and Fort
Located approximately 30 minutes north of the city, the Al Bidhya Mosque and Fort has a strong significance in the history of the United Arab Emirates. It is rumoured to be the very first mosque built in the UAE and is famous for its advanced architecture with the prayer area pointing to the Mecca. Scientists have found that the surrounding area of the Fort and mosque has been occupied for over 4000 years, with a huge cemetery also recently discovered. You will need a car to get here from Fujairah City but the road is along the coast and is a great way to see all the towns with the mountains towering one side and the beach on the other.
3. Bull Butting and the Corniche
One of the more unique events going around, Bull Butting is held every Friday in the late afternoon (4 o’clock to be exact) that draws the attention from locals and visitors alike. Located on the Corniche, it is a tradition introduced to the Emirati’s from the Portuguese and is an event for the whole family to see. Bull Butting is basically owners bringing their biggest bull to show off their strength against other owners. The winning bulls increase in value every week but be careful, make sure you stay not too close from the bulls as you have the feeling like they will charge you!
