Fujairah travel guide
East-coast beaches, snorkelling and old forts. Most people stay 2–3 nights. Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May.
Highlights
- Snoopy Island snorkelling
- Al Bidya Mosque
- Fujairah Fort
- Khor Fakkan
Things to do in Fujairah
- Snoopy Island snorkelling (Al Aqah) · 3 h · about ₹2,500 per person. Boat trips with gear are the easiest option; calm mornings have the best visibility.
- Al Bidya Mosque, the UAE's oldest · 1 h · free. A working mosque — visit outside prayer times, dressed modestly; women cover their hair.
- Fujairah Fort and heritage area · 1.5 h · free
- Discover scuba or fun dive (Dibba / Al Aqah) · 4 h · about ₹9,000 per person. Try dives need no certificate; minimum age is usually 10. Do not fly within 18–24 hours of diving.
- Khor Fakkan corniche and Al Rafisah Dam · 4 h · free. Khor Fakkan is part of Sharjah emirate, so no alcohol is served; about 30 min from Fujairah city.
- Al Aqah beach day · 3 h · free
- Masafi Friday Market stop on the drive · 1 h · free. Open daily despite the name — fruit, pottery, plants and carpets.
Where to stay in Fujairah
- Fujairah city (budget, ₹3,500–₹6,000 a night): Near the fort and corniche; drive to the beaches.
- Fujairah city beachfront (mid, ₹7,000–₹12,000 a night): Beach hotels with easy access to Khor Fakkan.
- Al Aqah / Dibba beach resorts (premium, ₹14,000–₹32,000 a night): Resorts facing Snoopy Island with dive centres on site.
What to eat
- Grilled kingfish and prawns: Fujairah corniche and Dibba fish market
- Fresh fruit and juices: Masafi Friday Market stalls
Getting there
- ~2h by road from Dubai via Masafi
- ~1.5h by road from Ras Al Khaimah
- Few scheduled international flights; most visitors drive from Dubai
Good to know
- Humid Jun–Sep; sea visibility varies — check with dive centres before booking
Dubai & UAE itineraries with Fujairah
- Dubai + Fujairah beaches · 5 nights · 6 days, Dubai → Fujairah · from ₹46,750 per person, base estimate before flights. Dubai sights, then the quieter east coast for snorkelling and mountain-backed beaches.
- Dubai, mountains and east coast · 7 nights · 8 days, Dubai → Ras Al Khaimah → Fujairah · from ₹79,750 per person, base estimate before flights. Dubai first, then Jebel Jais and the Fujairah coast for a slower second half.
- Grand UAE loop · 9 nights · 10 days, Ras Al Khaimah → Fujairah → Dubai → Abu Dhabi · from ₹93,750 per person, base estimate before flights. Land at DXB and loop through the mountains, the east coast, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.