Fujairah City Travel, UAE

Emirate of Fujairah, one of the seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates

After the emirate had completed its infrastructure, it set out to implement its ambitious development plan to achieve the ideal exploitation of its resources and to extend the base of industrial, commercial, and agricultural production.

The historical importance of Fujairah goes back to the period that preceded birth of the christ (peace be upon him), it was known in the old ages as land of the sea giants, and was the first home for immigrants who came from the southeast of Arabian Peninsula and who were later known as the Phoenicians. Some of those immigrants came from Yemen after the collapse of Ma'areb Dam, and of whom the Sharqis tribes descend.

Emirate of Fujairah lies on the eastern part of the arabian peninsula, bordered from the east by Omani coast, from the west by emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, from the south Kalba and it faces Omani coast. Fujairah extends 70 km. on the Gulf of Oman from Ousla village to Dibba to the north.

Total area of Fujairah is 1450 sq.km., made of varying heights mountains and hills, plains, cast, oasis and desert areas.

The climate in Fujairah is semi tropical with varying temperature, rare rain, high level of evaporation and varying degree of humidity.

Main cities are Al Fujairah, Dibba, Mirbeh, Al Bidiah and Masafi.

Attractions and Activities
Fujairah is one of the most attractive tourist and travel destination in the region, and has a lot of attractions and activities to offer.

A paradise for watersports enthusiasts of all kinds, the warm crystal waters harbour a marine life rich in variety making it particularly good for diving and fishing.

For the more adventurous, off-road driving through desert and boulder strewn wadis provides vistas unrivaled in the country as startling emerald green date groves nestle between the towering Hajar peaks containing some of the oldest rocks in Arabia.

One of the most important activities and attractions is the Power Boat racing world championship, hosted in Fujairah every year in October and organized by Fujairah International Marine Club, and the Bull Butting, which is one of the major attractions in Fujairah can be seen every Friday.

Fujairah International Airport, Established in 1987, and since it's operation the airposrt played vital role to link Fujairah worldwide and to develop tourism, the airport designed to take it into the next century.

Road and Transportation, Fujairah has established modern new highway network which link the Emirate with other sister's Emirates plus excellent internal roads inside the city of Fujairah.

Communication, National and International network as well as phone, Fax and other telecommunication services are available. Direct dialling and international calls are possible throught ground satellite station. Mobile phone and fast Internet connection are easily available.

Banks, Fujairah has national and international banks offering professional banking services of all kinds.

Driving License, Visitors can easily obtain a one-month temporary license by presenting their valid foreign license, International driving license also acceptable for visitors.

Visas, Citizens of GCC and Europe nationals can enter UAE and Fujairah without visas. Other nationalities can get a 14 days transit visa or visit visa throught a hotel, tour operators, travel agencies and Emirates & Gulf Airlines.

Working Hours, From 8.00 to 2.30, Saturday to Wednesday for the public sector, and Saturday to Thursday for the private sector. Local Time GMT +4 hours.