Fujairah 3-Day City Walk Guide

Lonely Planet describes Fujairah as the UAE's "hidden gem" — the only emirate on the Gulf of Oman, backed by the dramatic Hajar Mountains. Far from Dubai's skyscrapers, it preserves pristine coastlines, coral reefs, wadis and authentic Arabian culture.

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day	Theme	Key Attractions
Day 1	Coastal Adventures	Fujairah Fort → Al Aqah Beach → Snoopy Island snorkeling
Day 2	Mountain & Wadi	Wadi Ghub Rainbow Valley → Adventure Park → Hajar Mountains
Day 3	Culture & Sea	Al Bidya Mosque → Dibba → Oyster Farm → Umbrella Beach

🏖️ Day 1: Coastal Adventures

Fujairah Fort (16th-17th century)

UAE's oldest forts. Mud-brick, resisted Portuguese and British. Free.

Snoopy Island

CN Traveller: "Most accessible local snorkelling spot." 200m from shore. Parrotfish, turtles, blacktip reef sharks. Best Oct-Apr.

🏜️ Day 2: Mountain & Wadi

Wadi Ghub (Rainbow Valley)

CN Traveller: "Multi-coloured rock formations — a geological marvel." Free.

Fujairah Adventure Park (20 hectares)

UAE's largest. Giant swing (tallest in UAE), ziplines, climbing wall. Closed in summer.

🕌 Day 3: Culture & Sea

Al Bidya Mosque (~1446)

LP-level landmark: UAE's oldest mosque. 4 domes, no columns. 5 AED.

Dibba Rock Diving

Marine protected area. Whale sharks possible.

Fujairah Oyster Farm

CN Traveller: "Shucking fresh oysters by the sea."

🚗 Getting Around

From Dubai: 2 hours by car (E84)
Car rental recommended — attractions are spread out
Bus from Dubai: ~25 AED

💡 Practical Tips

Best season: Oct-Apr (summer exceeds 45°C)
Only emirate facing Gulf of Oman — clearer water, richer coral
Snoopy Island: must-do snorkeling, beginner-friendly
Al Bidya Mosque: UAE's oldest surviving mosque
Adventure Park: seasonal (Sep-May)

Prioritizing Lonely Planet, CN Traveller, and Fujairah Tourism official sources.