About Fujairah: An Article on how is it so special?
Summary: The unexploited jewel of Arabia is a destination waiting to be discovered. Nestling on the shores of the Indian Ocean, on the eastern coast, Fujairah offers miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, a sparkling azure sea and year round sunshine. - (Read full article below...)
About Fujairah: An Article on how is it so special?
Author: aahmed
Mar 20, 2009 - 1:44:01 AM
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
ALMADHABGARDENS
These gardens are situated in a valley in the foothills of the Hajar
mountains, just outside
FujairahCity, and are fed by
mineral springs. This warm sulphur-laden water is also used in two swimming
pools available for ladies and for men.
FUJAIRAHHERITAGEVILLAGE
FujairahHeritageVillage
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.
FUJAIRAHMUSEUM
FujairahMuseum 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
HajarMountains
on the main road to
FujairahTown. 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
FujairahTown
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.
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ALHAILSUMMERPALACE
The drive up to the Al Hail wadi and
SummerPalace
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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