Islands & Coast · Fujairah
Jazirat Badiyah
جزيرة البدية
Photo: Al Badiyah Fujairah .. United Arab Emirates - panoramio (3).jpg · Rizwan Ullah Wazir · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 30 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Boat trips depend on sea state and on the operator's own licence; several islands are protected or restricted and cannot be visited on your own.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 15 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) · 82 km
- 18 mfrom Khor Fakkan (east coast) · 14 km
- 42 mfrom Fujairah · 40 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
island in United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q6168114
About & Sources Jazirat Badiyah
Jazirat Badiyah is a island or stretch of coast in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "island in United Arab Emirates". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Wadi Wurayah, Jabal al Balush and Al Badiyah Mosque.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Fujairah
- island in United Arab Emirates
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jazirat Badiyah?
Typically October–April for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.
How long do I need at Jazirat Badiyah?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Jazirat Badiyah?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Jazirat Badiyah?
About 30 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Jazirat Badiyah?
In Fujairah (AE-FU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.4286, 56.3686 — near Wadi Wurayah, Jabal al Balush and Al Badiyah Mosque.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
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Al Badiyah Mosque
mosque in the United Arab Emirates
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.