Emirate of Fujairah

Getting there

By plane 1 Fujairah International Airport (FJR IATA). A few destinations are served. (updated Feb 2026)

By train Fujairah is the eastern terminus of the embryonic Etihad Rail network. As of June 2026, there are three trains per direction daily from Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) City on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, taking 1:45 and tickets starting from Dh109 one way. Intermediate stations in Dubai (Jumeirah Golf Estates) and Sharjah (University City) are expected to open in September 2026, with extensions to Liwa and Sila opening by December 2026.

2 Fujairah railway station. (updated Jul 2026)

By car Fujairah is roughly 2 hours by car from Dubai and the trip is on sealed roads throughout. It is also quite easy to reach Fujairah from nearby Oman, as the border is very close. Visitors must have separate visas for Oman and UAE in order to move from one to the other by car or any other mode of travelling.

By bus 3 Fujairah Bus Station. (updated Feb 2026) Buses run regularly between Dubai and Fujairah (around one every hour during the day and evening). The bus takes about 2 hours. The fare is 30 dirham (Jan 2026). For timetables check the RTA Wojhati Journey Planner. The bus service is comfortable. Women, couples and families sit in the front two to three rows, and men in the remaining seats. Buses leave from e& (etisalat) metro station in Dubai, and from the old Plaza Cinema/HSBC in Fujairah (stopping at the bus station on the way out of town, where passengers need to disembark to buy their tickets before re-boarding).

By taxi Taxis run from Fujairah (next to the old cinema) to Dubai and Sharjah. A shared taxi to downtown Dubai (Deira taxi stand) costs around US$7 and they go as soon as the car is full. An unshared one costs about US$28 but it depends on where you want to go in Dubai. Add another US$15 if you want to go the Marina area where all the tourist hotels are. Beware - metered taxis from Dubai to Fujairah are twice the price.

By boat

Getting around

Fujairah city is not designed for pedestrians, being dominated by main roads. The fleet of Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry taxis are metered, and are plentiful. Fares start at 2 dirham during the day (2.50 dirham at night). Visitors attempting to walk around the city will attract horn tooting from taxi drivers, who seriously cannot believe that anyone would choose to walk.

See

1 Al Bidya Mosque. the oldest existing mosque in the UAE, built in 1450 of mud and brick. It is on the way from Fujairah city to Dibba and after crossing the city of Khorfakhan. It is at the foot of a small hill with an ancient watchtower. An interesting site for those who like to experience the past world. It is a favourite place for foreign and domestic tourists. It is possible for non-Muslims to go inside this Mosque. Women (also men in shorts) must dress up to enter. The staff provides you with appropriate clothing and headscarves. The two ancient watch towers are also worth climbing up for a view. (updated Jun 2019) 2 Fujairah Fort. This is in the middle of the city, overseeing the whole city of Fujairah and 3 km away from the coast, built in around 1500 - 1550 CE to defend and to repeal invaders, an immaculately kept relic from centuries ago, preserved without embellishment so you can really get a sense of what it was like all those years ago, as well as leaving plenty of towers and turrets open for you to explore of your own accord. Staff on site giving out guidebooks for free. (updated Jun 2019) 3 Fujairah Museum (next to the Fujairah Fort.). Hosts many relics on show from the archaeological excavations, which have taken place in and around the area. The permanent exhibition includes coins, farm instruments, weapons and pottery. Entry is 5 dirham. (updated Jun 2019) Sheikh Zayed Mosque. A smaller version of Abu Dhabi's Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque, following similar structure and construction. (updated Jun 2019) 4 Fujairah Heritage Village. (updated Jun 2019) 5 Madhab Spring Park. (updated Jun 2019) 6 Sakamkam Fort. (updated Jun 2019)

Do

The Blue Diamond Alsalam Resort offers a plethora of water activities and is in the middle of Fujairah's coast. Fujairah Corniche - Fujairah beach and coasts, good for walking and cruising around hosts many restaurants and activities such as bike renting, horse riding and mini football fields for rent and sand activities. Umberalla Beach - Renovated beach restarted again and which has many recreational spots to Children and adults. It hosts a few food trucks and a place for picnic - however, be aware that is it only free for the first hour, and after that is 10 dirhams for each passing hour. Fujairah Beach. (updated Jun 2019) Fujairah can also be used as a base from which to go on excursions to the surrounding areas, such as Khorfakkan and Kalba. The city is growing in stature as a business destination, particularly where oil is concerned. While the Indian Ocean is enticingly close, some parts of the beach would not seem to be a good option to swim at certain seasons. However, Dibba Al-Fujairah which is 30 km from Fujairah city would be a good choice, where you can enjoy the sunny beaches and you can practice any sea activity you like. One more interesting thing to do is that you can make a boat trip to one of many islands that lie in the Gulf of Oman, a good place for strolling and fishing.

Buy

Friday Market. amidst the scenic mountains of Fujairah midway between Dubai and Fujaira, near Masafi. It is the tourists' favorite. It is an all-week market, despite the name, that sells variety of items including and not limited to clay pots, furniture, carpets, local produce fresh fruits and vegetable, toys here. There is no fixed price, your haggling ability decides it. The prices are extremely reasonable but don’t forget to bargain as local tenders try to outwit tourists. Locals tend to enjoy the corn on the cobs and fresh coconuts (updated Jun 2019) 1 City Center Fujairah. shopping mall opened in April 2012, and has 34,000 m2 (370,000 ft²) of retail space and includes 105 mid-market brands, 85% of which are new to Fujairah and includes VOX cinema. (updated Jun 2019) Lulu Mall. (updated Jun 2019) Century Mall. (updated Jun 2019) Fujairah Mall. (updated Jun 2019)

Eat

Budget Gulf Flower Bakery sells good falafel sandwiches and other bits and pieces.

Mid-range The al-Meshwar restaurant is in the centre of the city in a whimsical-looking building and features a ground-floor "cafe" serving the regional staples (shawarma, felafel etc.) and shishas. Above that is the main restaurant, which serves good-quality Lebanese fare. Sadaf - Persian Restaurant is also to be found in the city. The decor is rather startling (including a waterfall in the middle of the dining room), but the food is of a good standard. Asmak AlBahar Restaurant offers a wide range of seafood that is freshly caught from the local ocean, in front of the Fujairah's fish market. Tha-Tha Kadai Restaurant offers a mouthwatering dishes of Briyani, Ka