New hotels in Fujairah

This guide is tracking one confirmed opening in Fujairah: Avani+ Fujairah Resort, a beachfront property targeted for 2028 and the first Avani-branded resort in the emirate. Fujairah sits on the UAE's eastern coast, facing the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf that Dubai and Abu Dhabi front — a geography that gives it calmer, clearer waters and a coastline largely untouched by the high-rise resort development found further west.

A newer resort market than Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah

Minor Hotels already operates in the UAE, but Avani+ Fujairah Resort marks the brand's first foray into this specific emirate, part of a broader wave of hospitality investment moving beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi into the UAE's smaller emirates. The Gulf of Oman coastline here has historically drawn a smaller, more diving- and nature-focused visitor base than the Gulf beaches further west.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a new hotel opening in Fujairah?

Yes — Avani+ Fujairah Resort, a 232-room beachfront property with 16 additional villas, is targeted to open in 2028 on Fujairah's Gulf of Oman coastline, the first Avani-branded resort in the emirate.

What is Fujairah known for?

The only UAE emirate with a coastline entirely on the Gulf of Oman, known for calmer waters, diving and snorkeling sites, and a quieter alternative to Dubai's and Abu Dhabi's Gulf-facing beach resorts.

How far is Fujairah from Dubai?

Roughly 90 minutes to two hours by road across the Hajar Mountains, depending on the route and traffic.