Exploring Fujairah and the Emirates from A to Z: Visit the other Emirates
There are so many things we can do on the East Coast and in the other emirates that cost little or no money at all. We’ve tried to make it easy for you in the following article with our A – Z list.
Every week a different letter, therefore new places for you to Discover !
Visit the other Emirates
Fujairah is one of seven Emirates, here are other six below:
Ajman (aj-man): This is the smallest Emirate and lies between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. It has a few good fast food restaurants, a City Centre (shopping mall) and cinema, and a traditional Islamic designed souk.
Abu Dhabi (aboo dab-bee): The federal capital and the largest Emirate in the U.A.E. The central part of the emirate is found on an Island known as Abu Dhabi City, and the island is connected to the mainland by two bridges. A beautiful garden city of boulevards, green parks, and water fountains.
Dubai (do-bye): Dubai is a city of contrasts, where the old and new make it an exciting place to visit. Dubai is the Emirate that is known worldwide and it has worked very hard to achieve its fame. Renown for its striking modern architecture and shopping malls a visit is an absolute must.
Ras Al Khaimah (ras al kay-ma): This Emirate is a natural beautiful spot surrounded by sea, desert and mountains. It has some good camping areas. There are some natural springs and several very interesting archaeological sites such as The Queen of Sheba’s Palace to the north.
Sharjah (shar-ja): This emirate is known for its beautiful and impressive architectural buildings, mosques, museums and distinctive Islamic designed souks. It is a great place to visit and see the Al Buheirah Corniche and its local restaurants and Khalid’s Lagoon. Sharjah has very strict dress code and is the only “dry’ emirate.
Umm Al Quwain (um al ku-wayne): Popular for sailing, bird watching and “Dreamland” aqua park which attracts thousands of visitors. Popular archaeological sites are Ad Door, a flourishing port town and nearby Tell Abraq a fortified settlement from around 2,500 BC, which actually located in two emirates, Umm al-Qawain and Sharjah. The border marker is located on the middle, at the top of the tell. It is also famous for Falaj Al Mu’ala a natural oasis and an important agricultural area.
