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East Coast & Northern Emirates Report 2026

Fujairah & UAQ Demographics Guide

Official guide to Fujairah (270k pop) and Umm Al Quwain (85k pop) — Al Bidyah Mosque (oldest in UAE - 1446 AD), Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah, Our Lady of Arabia Church UAQ, and port maritime hubs.

Coastal & Maritime Demographics

**Fujairah** is the only UAE Emirate situated entirely on the Gulf of Oman (East Coast), while **Umm Al Quwain (UAQ)** is a tranquil Arabian Gulf coastal Emirate.

Both Emirates maintain strong traditional **Emirati cultural roots (32-35%)** alongside expatriate workforces in maritime ports, freezones, and hospitality.

Fujairah Emirate (East Coast - Gulf of Oman) (~270,000)

Demographic ParameterDetails & Regional Distribution
Emirati vs Expat Ratio~35% Emirati Citizens / ~65% Expatriates
Primary Residential DistrictsFujairah City, Dibba Al Fujairah, Al Bithnah, Al Aqah Beach
Key Places of WorshipAl Bidyah Mosque (Oldest operating mosque in UAE - built 1446 AD), Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah (2nd largest mosque in UAE), Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Economic DriversGlobal oil bunkering port, maritime shipping, Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ), & mountain eco-tourism

Historic Religious Landmarks

  • 🕌 Al Bidyah Mosque (Fujairah): Oldest operating mosque in UAE built in 1446 AD
  • 🕌 Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah: 2nd largest mosque in UAE (accommodates 28,000 worshippers)
  • ⛪ Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Fujairah): Catholic church serving East Coast expats

Houses of Worship in UAQ

  • 🕌 Sheikh Zayed Mosque UAQ: Central grand mosque overlooking coastal mangroves
  • ⛪ Our Lady of Arabia Catholic Church (UAQ Industrial Area): Catholic parish serving UAQ residents

Frequently Asked Questions

Al Bidyah Mosque in Fujairah, built in 1446 AD from mud, stone, and plaster without timber.

Fujairah has ~270,000 residents, while UAQ has ~85,000 residents in 2026.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Fujairah City and Our Lady of Arabia in UAQ Industrial Area.
UAE Federal Portals

Fujairah Government Portal: fujairah.ae