Of all the Emirates, Fujairah is the only one located on the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf. Whereas the other emirates are comprised of coastline, plains and desert, Fujairah has only a narrow coastal desert, Fujairah has only a narrow coastal strip at the edge of its mountainous terrain.

Prior to the formation of the UAE and the subsequent development of infrastructure, Fujairah was very isolated from the rest of the country. With the construction of the first all weather road through the mountains twenty years ago, it has been opened to the rest of the country and has some of the most scenic highways in the country. Fujairah has invested in its unique geography to develop tourism as an industry. You can enjoy unspoiled beaches and some of species like marlin and shark awaiting the angler just offshore.

Fujairah Port, completed in 1982, is a regular port of call for container ships. It is a main holding station for sheep and cattle for the Arabian peninsula at the port. An international airport also services the emirate.

With assistance from the central government and foreign investors, a number of small industries have been established including a marble tile factory, a shoe factory and a cement factory.

Fujairah is home to many old Portugiese forts and watchtowers including Fujairah Fort, built in 1670. There also a new museum and Ain Al Madad Garden which has natural spring and sulfuric bath.