Rightly labelled Paradise on earth, the Emirate of Fujairah is one of the most attractive travel destinations and a tourist heaven that entices the most discerning tourists with special taste for its spectacular beauty, dazzling coastline and majestic mountains embracing timeless fortresses and castles that take the observer back centuries into the history of Man. Its legendary beauty features lavish oases, palm orchards, rich human heritage, exquisite handicrafts and fascinating folkloric dances that made it over the years the favorable destination of many tourists and visitors with special taste for the sun, the sea and the marvels of marine life. With these rich and diverse features, holiday makers will never be short of exciting options from camping along the unspoiled coastline to scuba-diving, windsurfing, fun-filled cruises, all type of water sports, fishing, underwater photography, marine protectorates, and many more.

Fujairah is set amidst spectacular Hajar mountains on the East Coast of the United Arab Emirates and its coastline extends along the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.

It is a destination of New Millennium! Experience the east coast of UAE by visiting Fujairah and taste the warm welcome that awaits you! It deserves to be discovered because of its beauty and heritage. Fujairah takes pride in its rich heritage, culture and traditions despite the many expatriate living in Fujairah, yet the basic attitudes, warm hospitality, customs and traditions have remained the same.

Fujairah is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts of all kinds, the warm crystal waters harbor a marine life rich in variety making it particularly good for diving and fishing. For the more adventurous, off-road driving through desert and boulder strewn wadis provides vistas unrivaled in the country as startling emerald green date groves nestle between the towering Hajar peaks containing some of the oldest rocks in Arabia.

Places that cannot be missed when visiting city of Fujairah are definitely Fujairah Port, Al Bidya Mosque, Al Heil Castle, AL Bithnah Forte and various Archeological Sites. Fujairah has unspoiled natural beauty and rich and beautiful nature: mountains, waterfalls, oases and long beaches and more than 30 large valleys in addition to several smaller ones. Therefore, park like Ain Madhab Park or Ain Al Ghamour cannot be missed.

A perfect place to relax and enjoy in Fujairah is the Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa. This captivating five-star beachfront resort is a secluded retreat in a magnificent setting, ideally located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates only 40 minutes from Fujairah city.

Rotana hotels have continued with their tradition of excellence accompanied by comfort. The Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa will open its doors and welcome guests from the beginning of March 2007, setting new standards of service in the region known as ‘The Jewel of Arabia’. Beautifully sheltered between the Hajar Mountains and the majestic Indian Ocean, the lush tropical landscape of Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa is the perfect coastal getaway with genuine Arabic hospitality, award-winning cuisine and impeccable 5 star service. The Resort is also proud to offer for the first time in the United Arab Emirates complimentary water sports to its guests.

About Rotana Hotels

Rotana Hotels currently manages 25 properties throughout the Middle East with an aggressive expansion plan to double the size of its portfolio within the coming 2 years. Internationally, Rotana Hotels has alliances with a range of renowned groups such as Thistle Hotels in the UK, Affinia Hospitality in New York and First Hotels in Scandinavia. Rotana Hotels is managed by a highly professional hands-on team which combines vast experience of the hospitality industry with an unrivalled knowledge of local culture and way of life. Further information on any Rotana Hotel, reservations or our alliance partners can be obtained by visiting www.rotana.com or by contacting one of our regional sales offices.

For further information about this press release or any additional information concerning Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa, please contact:


AnaMarija Raickovic
Marketing & Communications Executive
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
P.O Box 1856, Fujairah, UAE
Tel: 00971 9 2449888
Fax: 00971 9 2449800
Email: anamarija.raickovic@rotana.com