5 must-visit attractions of Fujairah, UAE

Fujairah is enjoying an increasing number of tourists these days. This UAE-based city has some interesting attractions and offers a relatively isolated holiday destination for a rejuvenating vacation. Most tourists on a visit to Dubai or Abu Dhabi also include Fujairah in their itinerary to make the best of their sightseeing.

Some of the major Fujairah attractions are enlisted below:

i.                  Fujairah Fort: This 17^th century fort is historic and the oldest of its kind in the country. It has undergone some damage and despite being renovated is pretty much in a decadent state. Hence, it makes for an excellent tourist site.

ii.                  Heritage Village: Heritage Village is an attraction which takes you back to those good, old times. Tourists can take a glance into the culture and lifestyle of the residents of the olden days. It is another attraction which must be visited by all means.

iii.                Fujairah Museum: Who doesn’t love museums? Fujairah Museum, therefore, does not need any reason to convince you to make a trip. It is a museum which has a fetching collection of old-age artifacts and historical items preserved till date. From potteries to coins to swords, every kind of item dating back to the BC era enjoys a place at this house. 

iv.                 Ottoman Mosque: Ottoman Mosque is another marvelous and a must-visit attraction in the town. Even though it is the main place of worship for the locals, the tourists can drop by and feast on its architectural beauty. 

v.                   Bithna Fort: Bithna Fort is another mighty and impregnable structure which was built in 1735. It is a historical treasure of UAE and should be included in your itinerary. 

For Fujairah hotel booking and sightseeing, tourists prefer to avail facilities under holiday packages. These packages are cheap and exempt them from all kinds of hassles. 

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3 attractions you must not miss in Sharjah

Sharjah is fast turning out to be a major holiday destination. Safely nestled in the heart of UAE, this town has some quirky and diverse attractions to enslave and becharm its hoard of visitors. If this is your maiden trip to Sharjah, then here are some attractions you must not miss out on:

i.                   Science Museum: The Science Museum is a top attraction and appeals to every kind of tourist. It is a must-visit site for a young student or a child. So, if you are traveling with your kids, then this museum should definitely be within your itinerary. 

ii.             Sharjah Stadium: Cricket is a popular sport in Asia, and this town has one of the finest cricket grounds in the world. It is at the Sharjah Stadium that one of the finest batting knocks was played by one Sachin Tendulkar against the Australians way back in 1998. During the course of that historic knock, a desert storm had invaded the stadium and the match had to be halted for a few minutes. That innings by Tendulkar is, hence, best described as the ‘sandstorm innings’. 

iii.              Sharjah Archaeology Museum: At this museum, anyone who has an interest in history or a passion for archaeology would find joy. A number of items which have been dug out are put on exhibition at this place. The galleries are long and huge. The collections are quite interesting and eclectic. It is not the best museum in the world, but is definitely worth a visit. 

Most of these attractions are present around the top hotels of the town. For a Sharjah hotel booking, you can bank on the experience and expertise of a travel agent or a professional holiday planner.

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