The small emirate of Fujairah is located on the east coast of the country between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman.

It has about 70 km of coastline, which is however interrupted by an exclave of the Sharjah Sheikdom. Fujairah is scenically attractive, characterized by green wadis and finely drawn, luminous mountain forms. One of the original emirates awaits visitors here, a rather poor country – compared to its more affluent neighbors – which only recently received a modest infrastructure. Varied nature and inviting dive sites are the trump cards of this emirate.

The old fort and the abandoned old town, which is exposed against the background of the steep mountains, are worth a visit. In the old town you will find unrestored, dilapidated adobe houses that radiate dignity and beauty even in this condition. Goats roam the grassy paths and barefoot children have chosen the old clay ruins as their playground. Right next to the remains of the old fort is the Fujairah Museum, a small house displaying Bedouin household items, old coins and weapons. Following the coastal road north of Fujairah leads to Khor Fakkan, Sharjah's exclave and Indian Ocean port.

A summer palace of the emir towers over the bay by the sea. A historical watchtower refers to the Portuguese era. Stroll the Corniche, a wide promenade lined with palm trees and oleanders, and soak up the tranquil atmosphere. A little further is a large oil port. Further north is Dibba, a small port town bordering Oman's Musandam exclave. Before that, you will come across the 8th-century Badiya Mosque, the oldest prayer house in the Emirates and one of the smallest mosques in the world.