Heritage Village

The heritage is considered the best witness for the life of past nations and peoples. It is the vivid link between the present and the past, embedding mode of life of our ancestors with its experiences and sufferings and reflects the true meaning of originality. In order to maintain the link between the present and the past and due to the importance the cultural heritage in our lives, and in his deep belief as to the importance of reviving and replicating the heritage in order for the new generations to acquaint with the old hereditary and how our ancestors lived in the past, HH Sheikh Hamed bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah has directed the heritage village to be established.

Near Fujairah Fort, this heritage village has a good selection of traditional houses (‘arish) and fishing boats (shasha) made from palm fronds, providing an interesting backdrop to its living reconstruction of traditional life on the east coast.