About this experience
We will take you to the emirate of Fujairah, where the mountains meet sandy beaches and the waters of the Indian Ocean. During the trip, you will enjoy both nature and the historical heritage of the region. On a boat, you will reach Dibba Rock Island, where you can explore the underwater world with a mask. You will also have the option to visit an authentic bazaar, an ancient village, and a 15th-century mosque.
What to Expect
Dibba Rock Island - one of the best places for snorkeling. We will reach it on a two-deck dhow boat. At the island, you can ride banana boats, swim, and admire the rich marine life (barracudas, angelfish, lionfish, moray eels, sea turtles, rays). We will provide you with fins, snorkels, and masks.
Lunch on board the boat. Throughout the cruise, you can enjoy refreshing drinks, fruits, and tea. A hearty lunch will consist of salads, potatoes, chicken, and fish.
Next, we will visit 1-2 of these locations - your choice:
Souk al-Jumaa. Go shopping at the truly Eastern bazaar Souk al Juma, where exquisite Arab curiosities are sold. Ceramic incense burners, colorful vases, dishes, jewelry, pearls, daggers, magnificent carpets, delicious fish, sweets - there is everything here! The atmosphere of this place is beyond words.
Khorfakkan Waterfalls. An artificial waterfall of grand proportions? Easy, this is the UAE. You will appreciate this man-made attraction and walk around the amphitheater in ancient Roman style nearby.
Najd al Miqsar - one of the oldest villages in the mountains of Ash-Sharqiyah and a vivid testimony to the ancient history of the city of Khor Fakkan. You will see inscriptions dating back to around 2000 BC. The village consists of a historical fort and 13 houses built over 100 years ago. It is located at an altitude of 220 m, allowing you to see the entire Khor Fakkan from above.
Al Aqah Heritage Village & Classic Car Museum. This museum features ancient books, Qurans. You will also see a collection of old banknotes and coins from different countries around the world. And you will also admire vintage cars such as Bentley, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Range Rover.
Al-Bidyah Mosque - the oldest of the surviving mosques in the UAE, dating back to the mid-15th century. Entry inside is allowed only for Muslims.
Organizational Details
- Make sure to bring your original passport for port control in Dibba
- Trip duration - 12-14 hours
- Sea cruise on an Arab boat is conducted in a group of up to 45 people
- The journey to Dibba will take 2-3 hours, the ship departs at 10:40, you will spend about 5 hours on it
- After the cruise, we will head to one or more of the locations from the above list as per your preference
- Possibility of organizing the excursion for a group of 5-7 people - $340
Included in the price
- Transfer from your hotel
- Masks and fins, life jackets, banana boat ride
- Delicious lunch and refreshing drinks, tea, fruits during the cruise
Additional expenses
- Cruise on a dhow boat - 100 AED/person
- Non-alcoholic beer, grilled shrimp during the cruise
- Ticket to Al Aqah Heritage Village & Classic Car Museum - 20 AED/person
