Cruises to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Fujairah Fortress in the United Arab Emirates

Desert Scenes. Ancient Forts.

The only emirate on the Gulf of Oman rather than the Persian Gulf, Fujairah boasts beautiful, unspoiled beaches. The Hagar mountain range looms majestically behind the port and separates it from the rest of the country. Get a sense of Fujairah’s past at the archeological museum or its beautifully restored fort overlooking the old village and date palm oasis. Browse the souks for carpets and pottery and sample local delicacies such as salt-crusted hammour fish, a type of grouper.

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Snapshots of Fujairah

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Indian Roller in Fujairah National Dairy Farm.

Buildings in the city of Fujairah.

Indian Roller in Fujairah National Dairy Farm.

Beach in Khor Fakkan.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

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Famous For

Due to its unique position on the Gulf of Oman, Fujairah shines for its beaches that offer deep-sea fishing and snorkeling.

Steamed hammour fish with lime pepper and various food ingredients on a table with Thai food dishes

Exquisite Flavors

Be sure to try succulent hammour fish, freshly caught and grilled to perfection, and sweet, juicy dates grown locally in the sun-drenched oasis.

Al Badiyah Mosque, also known as Al-Badiyah Mosque, is the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. Located in the Emirate of Fujairah, the mosque was built in the 15th century

Fun Facts

Fujairah is home to an ancient mosque, the Al Badiyah (Bidya), which was built in 1446 and is the oldest mosque in the UAE. It has 4 domes and no minaret, which is unusual for a mosque.

Port Name & Location

Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The official language is Arabic, but many locals speak English.

Time Zone

Gulf Standard Time GST
UTC/GMT +4 hours

Currency & Shopping

United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Credit Cards are widely accepted. Shop for pottery and rugs.

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