Today we will get to know the most important tourist attractions in Fujairah, the city of Fujairah or as some call it the heritage city of the most important tourist cities in the Emirates, which is one of the seven emirates that make up the Emirates and is the only one located in the eastern end of the United Arab Emirates along the Arabian Gulf, and contains Fujairah city has many tourist attractions and attractions and is separated by the Hajar Mountains from the rest of the country.
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Tourist attractions in Fujairah
Heritage Village
The Heritage Village represents the traditional life of the UAE residents because it contains traditional houses, agricultural tools, cooking utensils and an irrigation system used to irrigate fields. The village also contains Fujairah Castle and many other old buildings that were used by the Al-Hakim family in the past. Mud around the area has become a distinctive tourist place where many go to see the past lifestyle of the locals.
Fujairah Fort
Fujairah Castle was built in the year 1670, and it is considered one of the oldest castles in the United Arab Emirates and it is located on a hill located next to the historical gardens. This castle was built with the aim of defending the city and the homes of the ruling family, but the castle was badly damaged in the early century Twenty, it is a fortress made of clay brick and consisting of three main sections, and also contains round towers.The castle was later renovated and this castle is considered the only stone building located along the coast of Fujairah and is surrounded by the remains of some old houses.
Fujairah Museum
Fujairah Museum is located to the south of the castle, and it is one of the ancient museums that displays a group of wonderful artifacts that have been found in various archaeological excavations. Foreign and local scientists have discovered antiquities dating back to the Bronze Age and they are found in the Fujairah Museum, next to the carved stone and pottery vessels. Ancient weapons and silver wares dating back to before Islam. Swords of various shapes and sizes are found in the museum, as well as fine silver jewelry and medicinal herbs.
Bull Butting
This place is called the bull's bunt because of the wars and wrestling it takes place between oxen, it is a historical event that occurs every Friday and around it local tourists and families gather in a wide place to watch the bulls fighting, and the competition begins with 20 bulls and the winners move to the next round, This event began in Portugal from the sixteenth century to the seventeenth century.
Bithna Fort
Bethna Castle is located along the main road near Fujairah. This castle was built in 1735, and it is considered one of the most important castles in the city of Fujairah, it is located in the eastern part of the United Arab Emirates, and overlooks the Hajar Mountains and includes many wonderful archaeological holdings .
Al Hayl Castle
It is one of the famous castles in the city of Fujairah, and it is a historical castle that dates back more than 250 years and is considered the headquarters of the ruling family. It was used to monitor and defend the area against enemies, it is located in the Al Hajar Mountains near the town of Al-Hail, and the castle contains walls with inscriptions Attractive group of rooms painted white lime.
Ottoman Mosque
The Ottoman Mosque is considered one of the oldest mosques in the United Arab Emirates, and it is located in the north of Fujairah and includes a prayer hall, a mihrab, a minbar, arches and openings, and there is a central column that separates the interior space into four squares of similar dimensions, and the mosque has 4 large external domes.
Wadis valleys
It is a dry riverbed that contains abundant water immediately after the rain, and Fujairah is famous for the wide valleys that tourists go to and consider us a tourist attraction of the first degree, and one of the most important valleys is the important valley which is the largest and longest valley, as well as the Tawi Valley which is located in the mountain road, if Went there you will have the opportunity to enjoy seeing the scenic waterfalls, magnificent waterfalls and high mountains.
Masafi village
Masafi village is located along the edge of the Hajar Mountains near the city of Fujairah. Masafi village was an old commercial center, and it is divided into two parts, the largest part belongs to the Emirate of Fujairah, and the smaller part belongs to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, and the village is famous for its natural springs It is a producer of natural mineral water in the Gulf, and the village contains the Friday market, which is an open market all days of the week selling various products that everyone needs. You will find porcelain, carpets, antiques and attractive souvenirs at the best prices.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque or Al Badia Mosque, as they call it, is considered a modern mosque that includes 6 minarets and is the size of three large football fields. As for the prayer hall, it has an area of more than 32 thousand worshipers, it is one of the tourist attractions in the city of Fujairah and is considered the second largest mosque In the United Arab Emirates after the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, but unfortunately the inner mosque is not open to non-Muslims for sightseeing but everyone can take memorial photos of the mosque from outside.
Ain al-Madhab Hot Springs
Ain al-Madab springs are located on the foothills of the Hajar Mountains outside the city of Fujairah, and they are hot and popular springs to which tourists and locals seek treatment and bathing opportunities with beneficial sulfur water pumped in a large swimming pool. The week also has places for relaxation, and warm mineral-rich water is used to treat and relieve pain.
Awhlah Fort Awhlah Fort
It is a distinctive fortress with thick and high walls, and it is one of the best historical forts preserved in the city of Fujairah, it is a great place that expresses the greatness of the Emirati heritage, and it is located 30 kilometers from Fujairah in an excellent strategic location, and inside the castle we find a tower The circular clock and the narrow windows that offer great views. To this end, we have finished presenting the most important tourist attractions in Fujairah, to a meeting on another entertainment and historical journey in which we get to know the most beautiful historical monuments and recreational places that are unparalleled.
