[3] It is the seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman (part of the Indian Ocean).

The city of Fujairah is an industrial and commercial hub located on the west coast of the Indian Ocean that sits at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains.

Fujairah's population has grown steadily over the past few decades, driven by economic development, urbanization, and an increasing number of expatriates settling in the emirate.

In 2022, Fujairah experienced significant flooding due to heavy rains that occurred in July.

[8] The floods were part of a larger weather event that brought the highest recorded rainfall in nearly three decades.

[23][24][25][26] It is located on a major global shipping route and is one of the world's largest bunkering hubs alongside Singapore and Rotterdam.

It was established to develop and regulate the hydrocarbon industry in the emirate of Fujairah and to support growth and investment in the sector.

[15] Fujairah Heritage Village, near Madhab Spring Park, preserves some of the emirate's past.

[15][54] The Fujairah Museum opened its doors in 1991 and is home to archeological exhibits discovered in various parts of the emirate.

Some of the exhibits date back to the sixth millennium BC while others are from Islamic rule of the city's more modern history.

[15] The Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Expressway (aka Sheikh Khalifa Highway), a dual carriageway road, links Fujairah City with Dubai and other parts of the UAE, passing through the mountains just inland from the city.

[68] The UAE's national railway, Etihad Rail, is set to connect Fujairah with other emirates, facilitating freight transport and reducing traffic congestion.

This railway aims to link the industrial cities across the UAE, enhancing the transportation infrastructure of Fujairah and contributing to its economic growth.The first passengar station in the Etihad Rail network is currently under construction in the Sakamkam Area of Fujairah City.