The Fujairah fort is a popular landmark in the eastern emirate and one of the most photographed buildings in the region.
The fort looks spectacular perched on the hill with the early morning sun shining upon it.
History
The Fujairah Fort was built in 1670 but was badly damaged by British bombardment in the early 20th century. Fortunately the main structure has recently been renovated and restored.
Considered the oldest fort in the UAE, it has served as a defensive building and a home for the ruling family.
The Fujairah Fort is a mud brick structure with three major sections, several halls, one square tower and two round towers. For many centuries it was the only stone building along the Fujairah coast.
Located on a hill at the edge of date gardens, the Fujairah Fort is surrounded by the remains of some old houses.
People can walk around the grounds, free of charge and explore some early town walls, fortifications, gates; towers, monuments and sights from an observation deck.
Photographs from different angles of the fort and associated structures can be found at many places including
this link and
this link.
Nearby
Near Fujairah Fort, the Fujairah Heritage Village has a selection of traditional houses (‘arish) and fishing boats (shasha) made from palm fronds, providing an interesting reconstruction of traditional life on the East Coast.
Situated just south of the fort, the Fujairah Museum is a small modern building where many of the artefacts found in archaeological digs at Qidfa, Bithnah and other ancient sites in Al Fujairah are on display.
Post Script
Like most places in Fujairah the fort, village and museum are not highly polished and neatly packaged so don’t come with expectations for a tourist experience like Disneyland. The absence of modern trappings helps visitors to get more of a feel for what early life was like in Fujairah when the fort was the place of security and authority on the east coast.
Dr Geoff Pound
Image: “Fujairah Fort Majestic in the Day.”
The newly-grassed area on the Fujairah Corniche did have lots of playground equipment for children but unfortunately this has been removed to allow for other events such as the Fujairah Parachuting Competitions.
Bangladeshi and Indian fishermen can regularly be seen on the Fujairah beaches.
In this colder winter season, many who go to the Fujairah Corniche to relax often can be seen dropping off to sleep.
Walking, riding bikes, running….
Flying Over Fujairah
In December the weather is consistent, the skies deep blue, the air is clear, the mountains in sharp definition, the afternoon temperatures in the early to mid twenties Celsius.
Have you noticed this stone formation (pictured) in Fujairah?
If you are looking for a seaside apartment in Fujairah and you have considered this high tower and this one, here is yet another one in the making (pictured).
If you don’t like heights or the price of the new tall apartment building at the bottom of Fujairah’s main street there are one or two other possibilities to look at.
I mentioned in my last post concerning a new apartment tower in Fujairah, that the views from this building will be stunning.
As mentioned earlier, villas and apartments continue to be scarce in the burgeoning emirate of Al Fujairah. Developers and builders are not able to keep pace with the growing population.
A picture of the Fujairah Fort in the morning sun is posted at this link, along with a brief description.
The Fujairah fort is a popular landmark in the eastern emirate and one of the most photographed buildings in the region.
December is a wonderful month for visiting Fujairah.
It was lovely to spot this sign (attached) to welcome people to the little town of Al Bidyah.