About Fujairah: An Article on how is it so special?

Rising majestically to form a magnificent backdrop to the emirate are the Hajar mountains, with valleys running down to the sea and dotted with ancient forts and castles and little palm groves which cling to their sides. Fujairah has much to offer: great watersports, exploring the mountains, discovering the ancient past and Arabian culture, lazing by the poolside of a hotel or even dining under the stars.

BULL FIGHTING

One major attraction in Fujairah is the chance to see the Emirate's own unique form of bullfighting - not a struggle to the death of man against beast but a contest of strength between two great animals.

AIN AL MADHAB GARDENS

These gardens are situated in a valley in the foothills of the Hajar mountains, just outside Fujairah City, and are fed by mineral springs. This warm sulphur-laden water is also used in two swimming pools available for ladies and for men.

FUJAIRAH HERITAGE VILLAGE

Fujairah Heritage Village is close to the Ain Madhab gardens, and portrays the traditional life of the people of the Emirates. Exhibits include traditional houses, cooking utensils, farming tools and other items as well as the Al Yazrah system used for irrigating fields, which uses a working bull.

FUJAIRAH MUSEUM

Fujairah Museum has displays of the traditional way of life and of archaeological artifacts found in excavations throughout the Emirate. Work by local and foreign archaeologists has yielded items dating back to the early Bronze Age, over 4,500 years ago.

MASAFI FRIDAY MARKET

Masafi Friday market is open everyday and is situated in between the Hajar Mountains on the main road to Fujairah Town. They sell traditional wares and items include pottery made from Fujairah clay; traditional weaving made from date palm fronds as well as plants and many other items.

BITHNA FORT

Bithna village is situated on the main highway to Fujairah Town on the Wadi Ham. The Bithna fort once stood watch over traffic up and down the wadi. This great fort that stands for its strategic importance for hundreds of years guard over the wadi.

BIDIYA MOSQUE

Bidiya Mosque is the UAE's oldest place of worship, and is known as the Ottoman Mosque. It is unique in design with four small domes held up by a massive central pillar. Climb the hill to see the two small watchtowers and view the small farms with the mountains in the background.

*AL HAIL SUMMER PALACE

The drive up to the Al Hail wadi and Summer Palace of the Al Sharqi family goes through some spectacular mountain scenery. The palace and watchtower, with its rectangular design and shape makes an impressive sight.

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