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Fujairah 2040 Plan: The UAE's East Coast Rises

The Fujairah 2040 Plan is the roadmap for the UAE's only emirate set wholly on the Gulf of Oman, a place of mountains, coves and one of the world's great ports. It plans for a population of more than half a million, thousands of new homes and hotel rooms, and upgraded port and airport links, making Fujairah one of the most interesting luxury destinations and property stories in the UAE.

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At a glance

Fujairah 2040 at a glance

Plan
Fujairah 2040 Plan, led by Fujairah Municipality
Population planned for
More than 500,000 by 2040
New homes
About 8,800 in the plan's first phase
New hotel rooms
About 1,500 in the plan's first phase
From Dubai
About 70 minutes by Etihad Rail
Best months to visit
October to April

In brief

Fujairah 2040 in brief

Fujairah faces east, onto the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean beyond, with the Hajar Mountains rising behind its beaches. That position outside the Strait of Hormuz has made the Port of Fujairah one of the world's leading bunkering and energy-storage hubs, and it gives the emirate a character all its own: greener, cooler in the hills, and refreshingly unhurried.

The Fujairah 2040 Plan, overseen by Fujairah Municipality, prepares the emirate for its next stage of growth. It looks ahead to a population of more than 500,000 by 2040, more than double the figure recorded in the mid-2010s, and sets out the homes, roads, health care and transport links needed to welcome them. It sits within the national plan described on our We the UAE 2031 page and among the national visions of the Middle East.

The restored towers and walls of Fujairah Fort under a deep blue sky
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Headline goals

Figures from the UAE Government's summary of the plan; dollar figures approximate.

Homes for a growing emirate

First phase

Around 8,800 new homes and new residential communities, with better roads, signals and water protection.

A larger hotel offer

First phase

Roughly 1,500 new hotel rooms along the coast, adding to the established five-star resorts of Al Aqah and Dibba.

A stronger port

Port of Fujairah

New oil, marine services, dry bulk and container terminals and an expanded anchorage, reinforcing Fujairah's role in global shipping.

Better air links

Fujairah International Airport

An extended runway and apron, with cargo and support buildings relocated to make room for growth.

More health care

Across the emirate

Expanded hospitals and clinics as part of an infrastructure program worth about AED 1.5 billion (approximately $408 million).

Projects shaping Fujairah

Etihad Rail passenger service

Fujairah to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Fast, comfortable trains now connect Fujairah with the west coast, turning the east coast into an easy escape. See trains of the Middle East.

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To be confirmed

Fujairah International Airport upgrades

Fujairah City

Runway and apron works to support more flights and private aviation.

To be confirmed

New residential and hotel districts

Coast and city

New master communities, hotel apartments and resorts are expected as the plan unfolds; we list projects here as they are confirmed.

What Fujairah 2040 means

What Fujairah 2040 means for visitors

For travelers, Fujairah is the UAE's natural side: snorkeling at Snoopy Island, diving the Gulf of Oman, hiking in the Hajar Mountains, Al Bidya Mosque, believed to be the oldest in the country, and Fujairah Fort. With Etihad Rail cutting the trip from Dubai to about 70 minutes and more hotel rooms on the way, it has never been easier to add a few days on the east coast. Our Fujairah luxury resorts guide lists the best places to stay, and the coast is a natural start for diving and the outdoors and for crossing to Musandam's fjords.

What it means for investors

A plan that more than doubles the population, together with new rail, port and airport capacity, gives Fujairah a clear growth story. Property prices have traditionally been well below Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the shipping and energy economy brings steady professional demand. Fujairah is also the natural home for maritime and energy businesses; see the Middle East's great ports. For residency, the UAE's ten-year golden visa applies nationwide; see golden visa and residency options. As always, take independent legal advice and check which areas allow foreign ownership.

Questions visitors and investors

Questions visitors and investors ask

What is the Fujairah 2040 Plan?

The emirate's long-term plan for housing, transport, health care and economic infrastructure, preparing for a population of more than 500,000 by 2040.

How do I get to Fujairah from Dubai?

Etihad Rail passenger trains link Dubai and Fujairah in about 70 minutes; the drive takes about 90 minutes.

Why is the Port of Fujairah important?

It sits on the Gulf of Oman outside the Strait of Hormuz and is one of the world's largest bunkering and oil-storage hubs.

Can foreigners buy property in Fujairah?

Ownership rules vary by area and project. Check with a licensed agent and take independent legal advice before buying.

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Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.