Fujairah
At a glance
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi |
| Towns | Fujairah city and Dibba |
| Port | A multipurpose port on the Gulf of Oman |
| Airport | Fujairah International (FJR) |
| Coast | The only emirate entirely on the east coast |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fujairah; UAE Government Portal: The seven emirates; UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1,2,4
The economy
Fishing and agriculture, mining and stone crushing are traditional activities. Fujairah Free Zone, around the port, promotes foreign investment in banking and trade.1
The Fujairah Plan 2040 adds port terminals for oil, marine services, dry bulk and containers with an anchorage area, and expands the airport's apron and runway with a new cargo terminal.1
Free zones
Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone3
Where the emirates are
Frequently Asked Questions
Which emirate is on the east coast?
Fujairah is the only emirate entirely on the east coast, on the Gulf of Oman. Sharjah also has east-coast towns such as Khorfakkan and Kalba.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Fujairah
- UAE Government Portal: The seven emirates
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- UAE Government Portal: Abu Dhabi
- UAE Government Portal: Dubai
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Ajman
- UAE Government Portal: Umm Al Quwain
- UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.