About the Port
Fujairah sits apart from the glass towers of the Gulf coast, its emirate the only one in the United Arab Emirates to face the Gulf of Oman rather than the Persian Gulf. Rugged Hajar Mountains rise close behind the shoreline, framing a city built around a historic fort and watchtowers that once guarded inland trade routes. Nearby, Al-Bidyah Mosque is regarded as one of the oldest in the country, a modest mud-brick structure that speaks to centuries of settlement in this corner of Arabia.
Beyond the port, travelers find rocky wadis, date palm groves, and beaches that give way quickly to mountain scenery, a landscape distinct from the desert dunes further west. The port itself is a working harbor, so onward travel by car is typically needed to reach the fort, old town, or coastal towns like Khor Fakkan. For those interested in Emirati heritage away from the more cosmopolitan cities, Fujairah offers a quieter, more traditional introduction to the region.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Fujairah.
Explore Fujairah Fort and Old Town
Climb around the restored 16th-century fort perched on a rocky outcrop, then wander the adjacent heritage village of reconstructed mud-brick houses and watchtowers; a short drive from the port.
Visit Al-Bidyah Mosque
See the country's oldest known mosque, a small mud-brick structure with four domed roofs dating back centuries, set against the Hajar Mountains north of the city.
Drive the Hajar Mountains to Khor Fakkan
Take a coastal drive over rugged mountain terrain to this fishing town on the Gulf of Oman, where a curving beach and small harbor offer a contrast to Fujairah's inland scenery.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Fujairah
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2026 | Regent | Seven Seas Voyager | 20 | $14,599 | |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 53 | $17,999 | |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 32 | $11,399 | |
| May 8, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 18 | $6,599 | |
| Jan 11, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 137 | $69,000 | |
| Jan 11, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 151 | $69,000 | |
| Apr 6, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 65 | $36,200 | |
| Apr 26, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 31 | $18,600 | |
| Apr 26, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 45 | $23,300 | |
| Apr 26, 2028 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 9 | $5,600 |