Fujairah was a British protectorate until it joined the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
Bidiya Mosque, the oldest mosque in the UAE that is still in use, is a unique construction with four small domes held up by central pillar. The mountains in the background dwarf two small watchtowers on the hill behind the recently renovated mosque. Nearby is a long tomb dating to the Late Bronze Age, 2000 to 1300 BC.