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EAST COAST TOURISM
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Emirate of Fujairah

The Emirate of Fujairah is a tourist haven that lures the most discerning tourists with special taste for its spectacular beauty, dazzling coastline, majestic mountains and deep wadis embracing timeless fortress and castles that take the beholder back centuries into the history of man. Its legendary beauty features lavish oasis, palm orchards, rich human heritage, exquisite handicrafts, fascinating folklore dances that made it over the years the favorable destination of tourists and visitors with special taste for sun, the sea and the marvels of marine life. With these rich and diverse features, holiday makers will never be short of exciting options from camping along the unspoiled coastline to fun filled cruises, diving, fishing, all type of water sports, underwater photography etc. 

Location 
The Emirate of Fujairah is located in the eastern part of the United Arab Emirates. Its coastline extends along the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. 
Area
1580 Square Kilometers. Fujairah area as percent of UAE 1.90 %
Geography
 
The Emirate of Fujairah is made of the coastal plain and the Hajar range of mountains divided by wadis. 
Length of Coastline
The coastline of the Emirates of Fujairah stretches about 70 kilometers long from Wahala to Dibba Al Fujairah.

Population
No. of population 182,023 (2012). Male 120,136. Female 61,887
Language
Arabic is the official language. However English is widely spoken at business, hotels and banks.
Religion
Islam is official religion, but freedom of worship is assured to all.
Currency
Currency is UAE Dirham which is divided into 100 fils. Paper denominations are 5,10,20,50,100,500,1000. In addition to 1 Dirham coin, metal coins come in 5,10,25 and 50 denominations. 1 USD = 3.68 Dirhams.
Climate
Summer extends from May to September during which the weather is hot and sometimes humid. Winter begins in October and till April the weather is very pleasant.  
Local Timing
Greenwich meantime +4 hours
Weekend
Friday and Saturday (Government bodies only)
National Holidays
National Day                                  2nd December
New Years Day                              1st January 
Eid Al Fitr (3 days)                         1st of Shawwal
Eid Al Adha (4 days)                      9th of Zul Hajjah
Islamic New Year                           1st of Moharram
Birthday of Prophet Mohammed    12th of R. Awal
Accession of Sheikh Zyed              6th August
Al Isra' wal Miraj                              27th of Rajab
As Islamic holidays follow the Lunar Calender dates may vary from year to year when compared to the Western Calender. 
What to do in Fujairah and on the East Coast - http://www.uaeinteract.com/recreation/activities_eastcoast.asp
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  • Tour Packages
    • Musandam, Dibba Dhow Cruise
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    • Farm Stay in Dibba, Fujairah
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