5 Reasons To Visit Fujairah Over This Long Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not visit Fujairah?! There are plenty of places to see and things to do in Fujairah that can make any weekend a memorable one. Want to know what they are? Let’s get right to it!

Things do to and places you can see if you Visit Fujairah

Located in the east along the Arabian Gulf, and boasting beautiful mountains and plenty of attractions, the emirate of Fujairah is a popular place to visit during the holidays for residents of the UAE, especially Eid and the National Day holidays. Since it is about a three-hour drive from Dubai, it is also a popular road trip plan in the UAE. So without further ado, here are all the attractions and places you can see when you visit Fujairah.

Hiking and sightseeing – Wadi Wurayah

Mountains in FUJ — Hiking on the mountains is one of the popular things to do in Fujairah.

Visiting the Wadi Wurayah is possibly one of the most popular activities in Fujairah that get residents and tourists from across the UAE to visit this charming emirate. Located within the Hajjar Mountains, and known to many as the “Grand Canyon of the UAE”, this is one of the best places in the UAE to go hiking and mountain climbing. Just make sure if you are going to do these activities, you plan ahead or are accompanied by professionals who are familiar with the area. There are also waterfalls and streams where you can swim and take pictures. Since this area is in the mountains it’s advised to take a four-wheel-drive and make sure you have a data plan to use the GPS. Also, make sure to stock up with enough water and food as there aren’t any groceries nearby. Other places to go hiking in Fujairah include, Wadi Siij, Wadi Saham and Wadi Ham.

Fun Fact: Wadi Wurayah is the first Mountain Protected Area in the UAE. It was declared as a ‘Biosphere Reserve’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco)

Historical and heritage sites in Fujairah

Visit Fujairah Fort — Visiting these heritage sites should definitely be on your list of things to do in Fujairah.

There is a wealth of culture and heritage that can be explored in Fujairah. Some of the most notable places to visit in Fujairah include the Al Badiyah Mosque which is the oldest mosque of the UAE, the Fujairah Fort that was built in the 16th century for the ruling family, the Bithnah Fort and the Al-Hayl Castle. Other places to visit in Fujairah, where you can experience the rich Emirati traditions include the Fujairah Heritage Village and the Fujairah Museum, where you can see traditional homes, hand-held implements and a magnificent collection of antiquities. Other fun things you could do while you’re there is to visit the Friday Market at Masafi a.k.a Souq al Juma, where you can purchase everything from souvenirs, hand-crafted carpets, and clay pots to fruits, vegetables, plants, toys and musical instruments.

Beaches

Snoopy Island in Fujairah — Visiting Fujairah’s beaches is a great plan for the private sector holidays in the UAE 2018.

Since this emirate sits on the coast, something you must do when you visit Fujairah is to go to the beautiful beaches here. There are many beaches in Fujairah that you can go to which include the ever-popular Khorfakkan Beach, Snoopy Island and Sandy Beach amongst others. These beaches feature a range of activities on its shore that include paragliding, jet skiing, boat rides and more! Some of these beaches have dedicated play areas for kids as well as grass areas, so you can set up a picnic right at the beach with the whole family. You can also get a game of volleyball with your friends in one of the conveniently placed courts at these Fujairah beaches.

water sports – snorkelling, scuba diving and More!

Water-sports in Fujairah — If you want an adventure, try out some watersports as one of the activities for the long weekend in Fujairah.

If you are someone who loves the thrill of adrenalin rushing through your veins, then you must do any of the watersport activities in Fujairah. Watersports is one of the most popular things to do in Fujairah and there are so many you can choose from. You can take your pick from scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing, paragliding, jet skiing and more! If you are not one for the thrill of watersports, you can book boat tours or deep-sea finishing tours, that take you on a calming ride out in the ocean. There are many vendors present on the beaches so you can book these activities in Fujairah directly there. The hotels in Fujairah also have packages for guests who want to to take part in these activities and usually offer discounted rates to guests.

Hotels and stay

Hotels in Fujairah — Many of the hotels have private beaches and are perfect to visit for a long holiday in Fujairah.

If having an adventure is not what you are looking for your holidays in Fujairah during 2018, another fun thing to do is have a staycation. There are some amazing staycation hotels in Fujairah which include Miramar, Le Meridian, Fairmont and Radisson Blu. These hotels have some great staycation deals in the UAE, so do make use of them for this public holiday in the UAE. Make sure to check at the front desk of the hotel you are staying for the watersports packages if you want to take part in those activities in Fujairah.

Those were all the fun things to do in Fujairah for a long weekend. If you are looking for some more fun plans outside Dubai, check out these plans for a weekend in Ras Al Khaimah.

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