Hidden gems in Fujairah
Skip the tourist circuit. These Fujairah spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
Top spots in Fujairah
Snoopy Island Snorkelling
OutdoorsAl Aqah
Reef-edge island 50 m offshore — clownfish, turtles and reef sharks.
Fujairah Fort
CultureOld Fujairah
1670 mud-and-stone fort, oldest in the UAE — restored 2000s.
Al Bidya Mosque
CultureAl Bidya
Oldest mosque in the UAE (1446) — four squat mud domes on a hill.
Wadi Wurayah
OutdoorsHajar Mountains
Protected canyon with year-round waterfall pools — guided tours only.
Masafi Friday Market
CultureMasafi
Open daily despite the name — carpets, pottery, fruit and the road to Dibba.
Where to eat
Sailors Restaurant
$$$Seafood · Al Aqah
Beachfront Le Méridien terrace — whole grilled hammour and Indian Ocean views.
Gonu Bar & Grill
$$$Steakhouse · Al Aqah
Driftwood-and-rope dining room over the reef — sundowners with shark sightings.
Al Meshwar
$$Lebanese · Fujairah City
City-centre mezze institution — manakish ovens fired from dawn.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Snoopy Island Snorkelling, Fujairah Fort, Al Bidya Mosque. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.