Fujairah will appeal to lovers of history and ancient cultural monuments. The business card of the city is the fort in the Old Town, which was built back in 1670, and then destroyed several times during the British bombing. Now it is a huge restored castle with towers and loopholes. Not far from it there is an Archaeological Museum with expositions showing the history of the emirate since ancient times — coins, utensils, samples of residential buildings are presented here.
Another fort — El-Hale — is known for being the residence of the ruler of the Arab Emirates (the grandfather of the current emir) for a long time. Tourists can go inside and explore the living rooms, bedrooms, corridors, storerooms, and then go out into the courtyard and see the production of date molasses.
Even tourists far from Islam should look at the Al-Badiya Mosque, which is more than 500 years old. It is made in the architectural style of the Ottoman Empire and looks as if it was sculpted from sand, but behind the external roughness there is a very elegant interior decoration.
Wadi Wuraya National Park is an open-air nature reserve. The river that flows here is one of the few sources of fresh water in the country. The river valley is surrounded by rocky mountains, there is a lot of greenery and a variety of animals — including Arabian leopards and caracals. Archaeological excavations are underway in the park, during which Islamic ancient cemeteries, petroglyphs, and the remains of ancient human settlements have already been discovered.
Fujairah is also famous for bullfights, which take place every Friday from 16:00 to 19:00 by the road leading towards Kalba. These fights are not bloody, but rather spectacular, so you should not be afraid of scary scenes. If you wish, you can also visit camel races, and at the same time ride a two-humped horse. In addition, the emirate has something to offer active tourists: a lot of water sports, mountain climbing, exotic trips along dried-up riverbeds.
6 Things to Do in Fujairah
Swim to Snoopy Island and see all the marine life.
Try real Arabic coffee from Turki and unusual pudding-based desserts.
Visit bullfights, which always end without bloodshed.
Go on a jeep safari in the desert.
Buy a handmade silk carpet at the Friday market.
Visit the Al-Badiya Mosque, which is more than 500 years old, and make sure that nothing threatens its safety and beauty.