The best attractions in Fujairah in 2026 are Al Bidyah Mosque, one of the oldest in the UAE, Fujairah Fort, Snoopy Island for snorkeling, Wadi Wurayah National Park and the Masafi Friday Market. The emirate is on the Gulf of Oman, about two hours from Dubai.
Fujairah is the UAE's only emirate entirely on the Gulf of Oman, where the Hajar Mountains meet the sea. It is a different landscape from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with rocky coves, wadis and old forts. Weekdays are quieter than weekends. See our best day trips from Dubai for how to combine it with other stops.
A small stone mosque often described as the oldest in the UAE.
Al Bidyah Mosque is a small historic mosque on the east coast, built of stone, mud and gypsum, with four domes. It is often described as the oldest mosque in the UAE.
It sits at the foot of the mountains, close to the sea.
Good to know: Visit outside prayer times; dress modestly.
Al Bidyah Mosque, Al Bidyah, Fujairah, UAE
A restored fort of several centuries, overlooking the old town.
Fujairah Fort is a restored fort with watchtowers, overlooking the old town and the surrounding palms. It is among the oldest forts in the UAE.
It is a short stop, with a heritage village nearby.
Good to know: Allow 30 to 45 minutes; hours vary, so check before you go.
Fujairah Fort, Fujairah, UAE
A rocky islet off Sandy Beach with good snorkeling and calm water.
Snoopy Island is a small rocky islet off Sandy Beach, named for its shape. The water around it is calm and clear, with coral and fish for snorkeling.
Hotels and operators at Sandy Beach rent gear.
Good to know: Go in the morning, when the water is calmest.
Snoopy Island, Sandy Beach, Dibba, Fujairah, UAE
A mountain wadi with pools and waterfalls, the UAE's first mountain protected area.
Wadi Wurayah is a protected mountain wadi in the Hajar range, with pools and waterfalls that flow after rain. It is the UAE's first mountain national park.
Access is controlled, so check the latest rules before you go.
Good to know: Confirm entry requirements and ground conditions before you drive out.
Wadi Wurayah National Park, Fujairah, UAE
An open-air museum of traditional life, with houses and crafts.
Fujairah Heritage Village is an open-air museum showing traditional houses, crafts and farming of the east coast. It is a good introduction to the area's history.
It sits close to Fujairah Fort.
Good to know: Combine it with Fujairah Fort.
Fujairah Heritage Village, Fujairah, UAE
A roadside market of carpets, plants, pottery and fruit on the road from Dubai.
The Masafi Friday Market is a roadside market selling carpets, plants, pottery and fruit, on the route through the mountains to the east coast. It is a favorite stop for visitors driving to Fujairah.
Bargaining is normal.
Good to know: Stop on the way out or back; hours are longest on Fridays.
Masafi Friday Market, Masafi, Fujairah, UAE
About two hours by road. The route crosses the Hajar Mountains, so many visitors combine it with a stop at Masafi.
Yes. Snoopy Island, off Sandy Beach near Dibba, is the best-known snorkeling spot on the east coast. Operators run trips from the hotels at Sandy Beach.
It is a small historic mosque on the east coast, often described as the oldest in the UAE, built of stone, mud and gypsum with four domes.
Wadi Wurayah is a national park with waterfalls and pools. Access rules change, so check the current permit requirements before you go.