Fujairah Mall
Fujairah Fort
Located on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway at the gateway to the city, opposite the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque and next to Fujairah Airport. It will form the heart of the Fujairah Commercial Complex. The 35,000 square meters of retail space is spread over two floors of the 160 shops.
It is hard to believe that the imposing Fujairah Fort is made only of rocks, gravel and clay. The four-tower fort stands atop a 20-metre high, rocky hill and has been carbon dated to the years between 1500 AD and 1550 AD.
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Fujairah Heritage Village
SOUKS The traditional souks of Fujairah are unique and unmatched across the country.
Friday Market Renowned across the UAE, the quirky Friday Market sells carpets, souvenirs, plants and some of the freshest fruits and vegetables. Do tuck into the boiled and roasted corn on the cob and wash it down with cool tender coconut water.
Fujairah Trade Centre Go on a thrifty shopping trip at Fujairah Trade Centre. The shops here sell a variety of accessories, readymade clothing and trinkets.
HERITAGE AREAS
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Fujairah takes great pride in its historical and cultural heritage. In fact, each year in April, the Emirate organises the 'International Heritage Day' event to celebrate its history and traditions.
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The Bedouin homes of the past were simple, made of palm fronds and clay. See replicas of these as well as the tools, cooking utensils and even the farming methods the people of the desert used at Heritage Village. The highlight of the village is the traditional Al Yazrah irrigation technique.
Fujairah Museum Delve into the city’s past at Fujairah Museum. Its three halls are dedicated to different aspects of ancient Emirati life. The first is dedicated to various occupations as agriculture, fishing, weaving and pottery. An armory of ancient weapons and tools is on display in the second hall. The third hall showcases artifacts from the Bronze Age, found at Bithnah and Qidfa – Fujairah’s important historical sites.
Bithna Fort Standing guard over the strategic route across the Hajar Mountains and its wadis, Bithna Fort was one of the most important fortresses in the UAE. Today, the sand colored fort rising between grey mountains and lush green palm orchards is a sight to behold.