Heritage Sites · Fujairah
Qidfaʻ 1
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 190 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 10 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 16 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 105 km
- 7 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 6 km
- 23 mfrom Fujairah · 24 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
November–March- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Qidfaʻ 1
Qidfaʻ 1 is a heritage site in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Qidfa Corniche, Resistance Monument and Jabal Ra's.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Fujairah
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Qidfaʻ 1?
No — approach is asphalt at 190 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Qidfaʻ 1?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.
How long do I need at Qidfaʻ 1?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Qidfaʻ 1?
About 10 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Qidfaʻ 1?
In Fujairah (AE-FU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3026, 56.3562 — near Qidfa Corniche, Resistance Monument and Jabal Ra's.
Who can take you there
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