Educational Institutions
Fujairah boasts of the best education standards, and provides quality choices, through the primary, secondary and tertiary levels:
Schools: There are formal schools with different curricula (Indian, UK based and the Ministry of Education curricula), like:
- Indian School of Fujairah -al Faseel Road.
- Our Own English High school, Fujairah - Al Basara Road.
- Gems Winchester School Fujairah - Al Qasar Road.
- Fujairah Diyar International private school - Al Sarouj.
Nurseries: For toddlers and preschoolers, you have options like Fujairah Montessori Nursery (Al Faseel Road) and Happy Days Nursery Fujairah (Merashid).
Healthcare
The healthcare industry consists of the modern facilities offering high-quality medical services:
- Hospitals: There are huge hospitals such as the Fujairah Hospital, Thumbay Hospital Fujairah, Al Sharq Hospital Fujairah, and Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah. The facilities specialize in a variety of medical services.
- Clinics and Pharmacies: There are smaller clinics also. Al Eman Medical Center, and Fujairah National Medical Centre are options you can check out. Lulu Pharmacy and Al Rasheed Pharmacy offer primary care and medication availability in every major community.
Retail and Lifestyle
- Supermarkets: Fujairah has many shopping markets for daily convenience. Lulu Hypermarket. Talal Supermarket and the Waterfront Market fulfills all your shopping needs.
- Gyms and Fitness: The gymnasium industry is also on an increase with all the trendy gyms in the city serving all fitness requirements such as the Rising Gym, Uform Fitness, Miami Gym, Super Gym and 4Life Fitness.
Fujairah Hotels and Tourism
Fujairah is one of the leading tourist destinations especially with staycations and the luxury resort.
Luxury Beachfront Resorts: The emirate boasts of the luxurious resorts that stretch along the gulf of Oman that offer the finest diving facilities, snorkeling facilities as well as spa facilities. Top choices include:
- Intercontinental Fujairah Resort.
- Radisson Blu Fujairah
- Palace Beach Resort and Address Beach Resort Fujairah.
- Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Rotana, & Novotel Fujairah.
- Fairmont Fujairah
City Hotels: For business and budget travelers, hotels such as V Hotel Fujairah, Royal M Hotel Fujairah, City Tower Hotel Fujairah, and Ibis Fujairah can guarantee a comfortable stay in the city center.
Outdoor Fun and Beaches
Fujairah beaches offer a serene, picturesque environment, marked with the mountainous landscape unlike the congested beaches of other emirates. Snoopy Island Fujairah and Fujairah Beach are the best places you can check out. There are numerous family-friendly parks such as the Al Muntazah Ladies Park, Flag Park, Al Aqeer park and Shouka park where you can hang out. If you are a mountain lover, Hajar Mountains is the ideal place where you can experience hiking, wadi bashing, and exploring the natural water bodies.
Shopping and Dining
For shopping lovers, Fujairah offers many malls where you can find many international and local brands. The popular ones are
- The Al Hlaifat Fujairah City Center.
- Century Mall Fujairah (Al Qasar Road)
- Lulu Mall Fujairah (Korthabah Road)
- Fujairah Mall (Maliha Fujairah Road)
The food in Fujairah is diverse, with a range of food such as traditional Arab food and international cuisine. Emirates Sea Restaurant, Sadaf Restaurant, Al Bake Restaurant and Caesars Restaurant brings unique dining experience.
Location and Connectivity of Fujairah
Al Fujairah is well accessible, even though it is located on the remote eastern coast. The emirate is very well interconnected to the other UAE through Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E84). These roads connect Fujairah to Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Although the city uses the main car transport, there are solutions to public transport:
- Buses: Inter-emirate bus E700 offers a convenient and cheap alternative ride between Fujairah City and the Union square bus station in Dubai. There are also local buses that serve major areas.
- Taxi: Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available throughout the capital and major resort areas.
- Fujairah International Airport: The Fujairah International Airport is only 3 minutes away from Fujairah city and serves the regional routes.
Why Invest in Fujairah?
Investing in Fujairah’s property market provides a strategic alternative to the established hubs of the UAE, centered on long-term growth and stability.
- High Rental Returns: With an average gross ROI of 7-9%, Fujairah will likely generate greater short-term returns on investment compared to most developed regions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Affordability: The comparatively moderate entry price for quality property makes it more open to foreign investors.
- Economic Stability: Being a major international logistics and bunkering hub, the emirate enjoys a sound economic base, with reliable business activity and homebuyer demand.
- Tourism Driven Growth: A thriving resorting economy for luxury and rising demand for international and domestic tourism guarantees a stable demand for rental villas and hotel apartments.
- Government Vision (Fujairah 2040): The ambitious infrastructure expansion and housing development master plan guarantees public sector support and appreciation opportunity in new master-planned communities.
- Tax Benefits: The UAE offers significant tax benefits, including zero personal income tax and no capital gains tax when property is sold, which adds to investor return maximization.