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One of the seven Emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, Fujairah lies on the eastern part of the Arabian peninsula, bordered in the east by the Gulf of Oman and in the west by Ras Al Khaman and Sharjah.
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FUJAIRAH
Known in ancient times as ‘The Land of the Sea Giants’, this hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered boasts unspoiled natural beauty in its wonderful beaches, majestic mountains, historical archeological sites and a society rich in heritage and traditions. A paradise for watersports enthusiasts, the warm crystal waters harbour a rich and varied marine life making it particularly popular for diving and fishing. For the more adventurous, off-road driving through desert and boulder-strewn wadis provides magnificent vistas of the towering Hajar mountains whose peaks contain some of the oldest rocks in Arabia
DESTINATION DATA
| Location: |
On the east coast of the Arabian peninsula. |
| Size: |
1,150 square kilometres. |
| Population: |
130,000 |
| Local Time: |
GMT + 4 hours |
| Flying Time: |
UK to Dubai (7 hours).
Fujairah is approximately 90minutes by car from Dubai International Airport. |
| Visa: |
None required by U.K. passport holders |
| Language: |
Arabic, but English is widely spoken |
| Currency: |
UAE Dirham (Dh) |
| Vaccinations: |
None compulsory, contact your doctor |
| Telephone Code: |
+9719 |
| Electricity: |
220/240 voltage (3 pin UK type plug) |
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