Friday Market — Attraction in Fujairah Emirate

Local market There is no proper building Initially it was a stall type now expanded over a large area Shops have their numbers tagged by the muncipality of fujairah Shopkeepers are pakistani,afghani,bengali and indians,omanis.locals can also be seen on fridays or some times in their pickups.you can get all sorts of fruits both local and imported ,vegetables,dry fruit,dates,boiled corn all the way through out the market well decorated in baskets.There are plenty of nursery for wonderful flora.walking through the market reaching the end you can find shops of carpet ,rugs,blankets,bed sheet imported from pakistan ,Turkey,iran .These shops are owned by afghanis. In between the market you can find the local arabs selling raddish,onion,mint,sweet potato,water melon,tomatoes,dates,natural honey,dibs(sweet syrup from dates),gasha(dried fish),karoob(trunk of date gree),omani halwa(brown sweet) But rule of thumb always bargain for prices espicially if you are tourist. The market remains busy after friday...

Tucked along the Dubai–Fujairah roads in Masafi, the “Friday Market” (Souq Al Juma’a) may mislead by name—it’s open daily, from around 7 am to as late as 11 pm . What greets you is a bustling, open-air bazaar packed with fresh local produce, vibrant plants, handmade pottery, rugs, carpets, toys, and charmingly rustic household goods .

The market’s soul lies in its authentic experience—haggling is expected, and low-tech charm reigns, with most vendors preferring cash only . Stroll among stalls offering dates, honey, spices, corn, fresh juices, karak tea, paratha, and other local snacks—great for a quick break or discovering unexpected treasures .

Several visitors describe it as a quirky, nostalgic stop: “we fell in love with the rustic and old-world charm of this market” and ended up with “5 kilograms worth of tangerines” . Add to that lush mountain vistas and a roadside drive that feels more like an adventure—Masafi’s Friday Market offers both culture and a genuine taste of the...

A very beautiful place to go for shopping fruits, carpets, utensils & plants. It is on the Al Dhaid - Masafi Road, approximately 80 km from Sharjah and falls under Fujairah Emirate. Beautiful drive through hills. The Mulberries you find here are really fresh. Other fruits including mangoes, mandarins, grapes, peaches, etc can be given a try. The carpet market is very good to get one as you can bargain up to 40 percent of the price quoted by the shopkeeper. You can get different types of plants including the small trees, fruit & Vegetable plants, flowers. You can get all the tools for gardening. Good place to buy the souvenir for your trip back to your home country.

When you park your car on roadside parking, the shopkeeper having shop just at that parking spot will show that you are obligated to buy something from him, else the shopkeeper will ask you to move your car. This is especially for the fruit sellers. It feels like they try...