Emirate of Fujairah

Fujairah is an emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. The emirate lies along the Gulf of Oman.

Al Fujairah الفجيرة
Emirate
Emirate of Fujairah
Fujairah Fort
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Fujairah in the UAE
Coordinates: 25°16′N 56°20′E
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Fujairah
Boroughs	2 municipalities[1] Fujairah Municipality Dibba Al-Fujairah Municipality
Government
• Emir	HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
• Crown Prince	HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
Area
• Emirate	1,166 km2 (450 sq mi)
Population  (2009 estimate)
• Metro	152,000
Time zone	UTC+4 (UAE standard time)
Website	Fujairah

Notable features

Fujairah is known for its beaches and the Hajar Mountains, which run through much of the emirate. In the south, the city of Fujairah is home to the massive Sheikh Zayed Mosque, known for its towering white minarets. Overlooking the city is the Fujairah Fort, a reconstructed 17th-century fortress featuring round and square towers.