Things to do in Fujairah this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Fujairah this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
Live & on stage
Fujairah International Arts Festival
Fujairah Fort · Feb 22–28 · Theatre / World
Fujairah International Monodrama Festival
Fujairah Cultural Centre · Mar · Theatre
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Snoopy Island Snorkelling, Fujairah Fort, Al Bidya Mosque. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.