#Fujairah is the capital of #emirate of Fujairah in #UnitedArabEmirates. The seventh-largest city in #UAE, Fujairah is located on the Gulf of #Oman and is the only Emirati city on the UAE’s east coast. The city of Fujairah is an industrial and commercial hub that sits at the foothills of the #Hajar#Mountains. Located on the east end of UAE and opening into #IndianOcean, Fujairah is known for its #skyscrapers. Located just 90 minutes away from #Dubai, its direct access to the Indian Ocean helps avoid #PersianGulf, via the Strait of #Hormuz. Fujairah Free Zone is located to the north of the city.
Creative City is a media-free zone on the Sheikh Khalifa Highway established in 2007 as a media hub that offers benefits to media companies and entrepreneurial projects in the media, music, entertainment, events, communication, and marketing sectors. The Port of Fujairah built-in 1978 is located on a major global shipping route and is one of the world’s largest bunkering hubs alongside #Singapore and #Rotterdam.
The port is a #crudeoil hub and has plans to expand its oil storage capacity by 75% by 2022. The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) located north of Port of Fujairah was established to develop and regulate the #hydrocarbon industry in the emirate. One of the biggest #shopping destinations besides #Dubai and #AbuDhabi, Fujairah has numerous #shoppingmalls. Well connected by air, land and sea with all major cities in the region Fujairah is a major #education hub with numerous educational institutions. Known for its #greenery and mountains, Fujairah is a major #tourism destination outside the Dubai Sharjah circuit.
There are numerous places worth visiting for # tourists including the restored Fujairah Fort. Also worth visiting is the Fujairah Heritage Village, near Madhab Spring Park, which preserves some of the emirate’s past. The large white Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the second-largest #mosque in the UAE and a major #landmark. The restored Fujairah #Fort and the nearby Fujairah #Museum are located in Fujairah City.
Fujairah Heritage Village, near Madhab Spring Park, preserves some of the emirate’s past The main mosque is the large white Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the second largest in the UAE and a landmark that is visible from many locations in the centre of the city. Around 30 km north of Fujairah you can see the Al Badiyah Mosque, the oldest mosque in U.A.E.The Fujairah Museum opened its doors in 1991 and is home to archaeological exhibits discovered in various parts of the emirate.
Some of the exhibits date back to the sixth millennium BC while others are from Islamic rule of the city’s more modern history. They include pottery, jewellery, and spearheads. The most famous item at the museum is an #Ostrich egg that dates back to 2,500 BC. Fujairah is known for its scenic #beach head. The #bullfighting arena in Fujairah is a major public event. There are numerous #hotels and #resorts in Fujairah that provide luxurious, mid-range and budget accommodation.
The local #souk or #market sells a variety of products rather than tourist merchandise. there are good #restaurants that offer good quality #arabic and #Indian #cuisiine. #Alcohol is freely available but only in hotels. There are several places worth visiting including Snoopy Island, Bithnah Fort, Kalba Corniche Park, Ain Al-Madhab Hot Spring, Al Hayl Castle, Friday Market, and Masafi.#Adventure seekers can try out #scudiving and #snorkelling in the waters off the Fujairah coast. A must is a visit to the Hajar Mountains. Overall Fujairah is worth visiting on a weekend.
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