Fujairah is one of the most remote emirates in the UAE. In addition to beach holidays and shopping, you can book trips to local attractions here. Popular excursions from Fujairah usually go to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The exception is boat trips, diving or kayaking . Rest in the waters of the Gulf of Oman is a convenient way to see the marine nature of the country, its inhabitants and vegetation.
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How to choose a tour
First, you need to decide on the purpose of the trip. There are few natural attractions in the UAE, most of them are marine reserves, places for diving, spearfishing. There are also few memorable places in Fujairah, the history of which is connected with the emirate. The exception is the fortress, located in the easternmost part of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Oman. Once it served as an advanced fort, then a lighthouse. But for tourists and independent travelers it will be boring here. Reviews indicate a relatively small area, and photos of the Fujairah fortress are not very interesting.
Tips for organizing and choosing an excursion:
- Order together with the purchase of a tour in the UAE. You can make a program in advance to visit the sights of the United Arab Emirates.
- Buying a group or individual excursion from Fujairah from the operator. This can be done at the hotel accommodation. Representative offices of excursion companies are often located here.
- Make the trip on your own. To do this, you can use public transport, rent a car or order a taxi. But according to the reviews of vacationers, this is done during shopping, when the location and name of shopping centers are known.
Most of the attractions are located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The distance to the first from Fujairah is 110-115 km. Travel time – up to 2 hours. It will be cheaper by car. It is possible to search for fellow travelers, but this is not common in the country.
Popular destinations
When visiting the UAE, tourists try to visit shopping centers, iconic objects of the country. Least of all they are interested in historical sights. The reason is their small number, remoteness from megacities. The exception is visiting museums located in cities.
Modern Dubai
This is a trip to the most modern area of Dubai – Marina. There are large shopping centers, boutiques, shops. But the main attraction is the man-made island of Palma. The famous Atlantis Hotel was built on it . You can take good photos against its background. then proceed to Dubai Mall , where you will have 2 hours for shopping. Nearby is the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa.
Excursion program:
- Starting tour from Fujairah , travel time – 2 hours.
- Arrival to Dubai.
- Visit to Palm Island.
- Then you can take a photo of Burj Al Arab.
- Arrival at the Dubai Mall – singing fountains, shopping.
- View of the Burj Khalifa.
- Swedish dinner. He passes in an Arab boat.
The price of the tour is from 130 dirhams per person. For children up to 30% discount. It is recommended to take drinks on the trip, the nearest stop for buying groceries will be only in the shopping center. In reviews of excursions to Dubai, it is recommended to take hats from the sun.
Musandam
This is one of the Fujairah tours , when you do not have to leave the borders of the emirate. The excursion from Fujairah leaves for the Musandam Peninsula . It is located on the northern border of Oman. First there will be a visit to the city of Dibba , then a boat trip will take place on a boat. On the way, you can swim in the Gulf of Oman, water equipment is included in the price. You must take your passport with you.
Excursion program Musandam :
- Group gathering.
- A trip to the city of Dibba , sightseeing, walking along the coast.
- Sea walk, which will last 5 hours.
- Dinner. He is eaten on a boat.
- Fishing.
The price of the tour for one guest is from 300 Dirhams. For fishing on the high seas, you do not need to take accessories with you, they will be issued during the trip. According to reviews, the water in the sea is warm and clear. But the depth is great, the bottom is not visible in the photo. For children it is recommended to bring vests.
Fishing
This is a specific excursion in Fujairah , when guests are given the opportunity to see the sea and keep a catch from the Indian Ocean as a keepsake. The journey is carried out on a special fishing boat with comfortable cabins. The captain and his assistant are Russian-speaking, which is convenient for tourists from the CIS countries. The price includes fishing tackle, food and drinks.
Description of deep sea fishing in Fujairah :
- Duration – 7-8 hours.
- Underwater equipment is issued, briefing is carried out.
- Tackle and bait.
- Take a spare set of clothes, sunglasses, a hat with you.
- Lunch will take place 3-4 hours after the start of the program.
The advantage of this tour is the ability to change the route, but within the set time interval. The guide knows Russian. Price – 250 Dirhams. There are no additional services. The tour is not held every year, as the group gathers.