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Only UAE Emirate on Gulf of Oman Al-Bidya Mosque — Oldest UAE Mosque

Prayer Times in Fujairah – UAE

Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Monday, March 2, 2026

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City: Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, Gulf of Oman Gulf Method – Verified

Fujairah Prayer Times – Gulf of Oman East Coast Complete Guide 2026

Welcome to Fujairah prayer times — the UAE's only emirate facing the Gulf of Oman on the east coast. Prayer times use the Gulf Region method with Fujairah's exact coordinates (25.13°N, 56.33°E) in UAE local time (GST / UTC+4). Since Fujairah is 1.06° further east than Dubai, its prayer times fall approximately 4–6 minutes later. Qibla from Fujairah is 261° toward Makkah (~1,700 km).

Fujairah is home to Al-Bidya Mosque — the oldest surviving mosque in the UAE (14th century, circa 1446 AD) — and Fujairah Fort built in the early 1600s. Its pristine coral reefs, turquoise Gulf of Oman waters, and Wadi Wurayah National Park make it the UAE's most naturally diverse emirate. This page includes live countdown, monthly calendar, Rakahs guide, and interactive mosque map.

Why Use This Page

  • Gulf Region calculation method
  • Live UAE time (GST / UTC+4)
  • Full monthly prayer calendar
  • Interactive Fujairah mosque map
  • Al-Bidya Heritage Mosque guide
  • Qibla direction: 261°

Fujairah Highlights

  • Only UAE emirate on Gulf of Oman
  • Al-Bidya Mosque (oldest — 14th century)
  • Fujairah Fort (early 1600s)
  • Pristine coral reefs & diving

Rakahs Guide – How Many Rakahs in Each Prayer?

Fajr
الفجر
4
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 2
Fard 2
Dhuhr
الظهر
10
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Sunnah After 2
Asr
العصر
8
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Maghrib
المغرب
5
Rakahs
Fard 3
Sunnah After 2
Isha
العشاء
13
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Sunnah After 2
Witr 3
Rare Islamic Heritage

Al-Bidya Mosque — Oldest Mosque in the UAE

Al-Bidya Mosque stands in Al-Bidya village, 40 km north of Fujairah city, and is the oldest surviving mosque in the UAE, believed to date to circa 1446 AD (14th century). Built from sun-dried mud brick and local gypsum, it features four distinctive domes of varying sizes.

It is internationally recognised as a heritage site and one of the most significant Islamic landmarks on the Arabian Peninsula. It continues to receive worshippers for all five daily prayers — making it a living mosque with unique historical depth.

Dating: Circa 1446 AD (14th Century)
Materials: Sun-dried mud brick & local gypsum
Design: Four domes of varying sizes
Location: Al-Bidya Village, 40 km N of Fujairah
Capacity: 1,200 worshippers
Recognition: UNESCO Heritage Site

Fujairah – Jewel of the East Coast

Gulf of Oman – Unique Coastline

Fujairah is the only emirate facing the Gulf of Oman (not the Arabian Gulf). This gives it a distinct coastal character with turquoise waters, relatively cooler summer breezes, and pristine coral reefs that make it one of the UAE's top diving and snorkelling destinations.

Al-Bidya Mosque – 14th Century Legacy

Al-Bidya Mosque is the oldest mosque in the UAE, dating to circa 1446 AD. Built from mud brick with four domes, it is a UNESCO-recognised heritage site attracting visitors, researchers, and worshippers from around the world.

Fujairah Fort – Historic Citadel

Fujairah Fort is one of the UAE's oldest fortifications, built in the early 1600s on a hill overlooking the city and coast. The nearby National Museum presents collections documenting 7,000 years of regional history.

World's Largest Bunkering Port

Fujairah hosts one of the world's largest marine fuel bunkering ports. Hundreds of tankers and commercial ships cross the Gulf of Oman daily to refuel at Fujairah, making the emirate a key player in the global supply chain.

Wadi Wurayah National Park

Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah is the UAE's only inland national park, featuring waterfalls, valleys, date palm groves, and rare flora and fauna. It is a beautiful natural sanctuary for Muslim families from across the UAE.

Diving & Snorkelling – Snoopy Island

Snoopy Island off Fujairah beach is the UAE's most famous diving and snorkelling site, with rich marine life and pristine coral reefs. Al-Aqah area is considered one of the best diving spots in the entire Gulf region.

About Fujairah Emirate

Fujairah is the only emirate in the United Arab Emirates located entirely on the eastern coast, facing the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf. Nestled between the dramatic Hajar Mountains and the turquoise Gulf of Oman, Fujairah is renowned for its pristine beaches, ancient forts, vibrant coral reefs, and one of the world's largest bunkering ports. It is home to Fujairah Fort — one of the oldest forts in the UAE built in the early 1600s — and the Al-Bidya Mosque, the oldest surviving mosque in the UAE dating back to the 14th century. Fujairah's east-coast location means its prayer times fall approximately 4–6 minutes later than Dubai.

Founded: 1879

Population: 225,000+

Area: 1,166 km²

Location: East Coast – Gulf of Oman

Qibla: 261° toward Makkah (WSW)

Timezone: Asia/Dubai (GST) +04:00

Daylight Saving: None – fixed UTC+4

Calc Method: Gulf Region (Method 8)

Coordinates: 25.1288°N, 56.3265°E

Distance to Makkah: ~1,700 km

vs Dubai: 4-6 minutes later

Landmarks

Al-Bidya Mosque (Oldest UAE Mosque — 14th Century) Fujairah Fort (Early 1600s — One of UAE's Oldest) Fujairah Corniche & Gulf of Oman Beach Fujairah International Airport Fujairah Oil Terminal (World's Largest Bunkering) Bithnah Fort & Archaeological Site Khor Fakkan Port & Amphitheatre Wadi Wurayah National Park (UAE's Only Inland National Park) Snoopy Island (Diving & Snorkelling) Al-Aqah Beach Resort Area

Fujairah Areas

Fujairah City Centre Merashid Qidfa Dibba Al-Fujairah Al-Aqah Masafi Kalba Khor Fakkan Al-Bithnah Murbah

Cities Near Fujairah

Ras Al-Khaimah

رأس الخيمة

80 km away

Direction: NW

Sharjah

الشارقة

120 km away

Direction: W

Dubai

دبي

130 km away

Direction: W

Muscat (Oman)

مسقط (عُمان)

330 km away

Direction: SE

Fujairah Mosques Interactive Map

Click any pin to view mosque details, prayer times, and get directions.

Top 4 Mosques in Fujairah

Al-Bidya Mosque (Oldest UAE Mosque)

مسجد البدية (أقدم مسجد في الإمارات)

1,200 4.9 (18,000)

Al-Bidya Mosque is the oldest surviving mosque in the United Arab Emirates, believed to date back to the 14th century (circa 1446 AD). Built from mud brick and gypsum with four distinctive domes of differing sizes, it is a UNESCO-recognised heritage site and one of the most visited Islamic landmarks in the UAE. Located in the village of Al-Bidya, 40 km north of Fujairah city.

Al-Bidya Village, Fujairah (40 km north of Fujairah City)

Jummah Prayer
12:30 PM
Eid Prayer
07:00 AM
+971 9 222 2222
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Fujairah

مسجد الشيخ زايد الكبير - الفجيرة

10,000 4.9 (13,500)

One of the largest and most magnificent mosques in Fujairah city, named after the UAE's founding father HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan. Features classical Islamic architecture with grand minarets and a central dome, serving as the main congregational mosque for Fujairah city residents and visitors.

Fujairah City Centre, Fujairah

Jummah Prayer
12:30 PM
Eid Prayer
07:00 AM
+971 9 224 4444
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Fujairah Corniche Mosque

مسجد كورنيش الفجيرة

3,000 4.8 (7,600)

A scenic mosque located along the Fujairah Corniche facing the Gulf of Oman. One of the most beautifully positioned mosques in the UAE, offering views of the turquoise Gulf of Oman from within the mosque grounds. Serves the corniche community and tourists visiting Fujairah's famous eastern seaboard.

Fujairah Corniche, Gulf of Oman Coastline

Jummah Prayer
12:30 PM
Eid Prayer
07:00 AM
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Khor Fakkan Grand Mosque

جامع خور فكان الكبير

6,000 4.8 (8,900)

The Grand Mosque of Khor Fakkan — a Sharjah enclave on Fujairah's eastern coast — serving the large Muslim community of this major port city. Khor Fakkan is home to one of the world's top natural harbours and a significant Muslim population. The mosque is one of the most architecturally striking in the entire East Coast region.

Khor Fakkan City, East Coast UAE

Jummah Prayer
12:30 PM, 01:00 PM
Eid Prayer
07:00 AM
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Fujairah Monthly Prayer Calendar – March 2026

All times in UAE local time (GST / UTC+4). No daylight saving time.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Fujairah Prayer Times

Quick Reference Data – Fujairah, UAE

City Fujairah (FUJ)
Full Name Fujairah City, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Location East Coast – Gulf of Oman (Only UAE Emirate)
Famous Islamic Site Al-Bidya Mosque (Oldest UAE Mosque — 14th Century)
Population 225,000+
Area 1,166 km²
Coastline Gulf of Oman
Qibla Direction 261° toward Makkah (WSW)
Timezone Asia/Dubai (GST) +04:00
Daylight Saving None — fixed UTC+4 always
Calc Method Gulf Region (Method 8)
Distance to Makkah ~1,700 km
vs Dubai Prayer Times 4-6 minutes later (56.33°E vs 55.27°E)
Coordinates 25.1288°N, 56.3265°E
Port One of world's largest bunkering ports
National Park Wadi Wurayah (UAE's only inland national park)

Virtues of Prayer in Islam

Prayer — Pillar of Faith

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The head of the matter is Islam, its pillar is prayer, and its peak is Jihad in the path of Allah." Prayer is the second pillar of Islam and the first deed for which a person will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment.

Virtue of Fajr Prayer

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah." In Fujairah, Fajr is offered at the true dawn rising over the Gulf of Oman — a majestic scene that unites worship and the breathtaking natural beauty of the east coast.

Prayer in Congregation

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to prayer performed alone." Praying in Fujairah mosques — especially the heritage Al-Bidya Mosque — multiplies reward and deepens Islamic identity.

Prayer Brings Peace of Heart

Allah says: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." In Fujairah, performing prayers on the Gulf of Oman coast between the Hajar Mountains and the sea offers an unmatched spiritual experience that unites faith and natural contemplation.

Praying at the Ordained Time

"Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times." (Quran 4:103). Observing prayer at its ordained times in Fujairah is one of the greatest acts of worship, connecting you to centuries of Islamic tradition on the east coast.

Blessing of Ancient Mosques

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved places to Allah are His mosques." Al-Bidya Mosque in Fujairah uniquely combines the virtue of congregational prayer with the special blessing of a historic site that has preserved the remembrance of Allah for over 600 years.

Address

Fujairah City, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Email

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