Fujairah was an interesting city. It is the only United Arab Emirate that looks out over the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Visiting this port was a challenge due to the fact that the city itself was very sprawling. It sits on the shore with the Hajjar Mountains within a quart mile and virtually no public transportation.
Unlike other cities we have visited there is no evidence of oil money and the resulting luxuries from it. Many of the hotels and buildings stood vacant with no sign of construction crews.
We made the most of our visit by hiring a taxi to take us to Sandy Beach Hotel for a day by the ocean. It took 45 minutes to get to the hotel and then the driver waited 1 hour for us to visit and then took us back to the ship. This cost $50 American Dollars and half way he tried to change the cost to $75; we refused and he honored the original price.
The water was beautiful and it was fun to get my toes in the sand. It was wonderful to relax and enjoy the sun and sights.
I am looking forward to seeing Abu Dhabi tomorrow.
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