1. Port Overview

  1. Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

  3. Fujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the only one on the Gulf of Oman in the country's east instead of on the Persian Gulf. It is largely a business centre with few tourist attractions.

    Of some interest is the fort, located just outside the city itself. The main structure is still undergoing renovations, but visitors may walk around the reasonably large site (for free).
    Fujairah is also home to the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates which was built in 1446 of mud and bricks. It is similar to other mosques found in Yemen, eastern Oman, and Qatar. Al Bidyah Mosque has four domes (unlike the other similar mosques which have between seven and twelve) and lacks a minaret.

    Things to See & Do

    * Al Bidyah Mosque
    * Fujairah Fort

    General Information

    Cruise Season – Oct - May
    Currency – UAE dirham (AED)
    Language – Arabic
    Population – 130,000 approx
    Land Area – 1,450 km²
    Electricity – 2 vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style

    Time – GMT plus four hours
    International Country Telephone Code – + 971

    Port location – The Port of Eilat is located between the south and north beaches.

    Transport Links - Buses run reguarly between Dubai and Fujairah (around one every hour during the day and evening).

    While Fujairah has an airport, it is closed to passenger aviation at the present time. Airborne visitors will arrive at one of the western Emirates.