Intercontinental Fujairah

Top choice in United Arab Emirates


The Intercontinental swaggered onto the Al Aqah scene in 2017 and has been wowing beachgoers ever since. Fujairah hasn't seen sophistication like this before: it's lavish yet subtle and completely contemporary, from its airy marble-clad foyer to the guest rooms, each with spacious balcony, modern art and a big brass lamp dangling over the bed.

Outdoors it's all palm trees, chic poolside lounging areas and private beach with the L'Occitane O Spa on-site for extra pampering, while clubs for both tots and teens keep the family's younger members busy.


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