Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort

★★★Al Aqah, FujairahSpecialist pick

Overview

Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort is Fujairah's original beach stay, family-owned and open since 1978, sitting directly opposite Snoopy Island on the East Coast. It suits families and divers after an unpretentious, low-rise resort with proper beach access rather than a polished five-star lobby. The rooms are basic — the real draw here is the location and the snorkelling.

Days revolve around the beach and an infinity pool that looks straight out at Snoopy Island, with a splash pad keeping smaller children busy and a dive centre running daily snorkelling and scuba trips out to the reef itself. It's a sandals-and-swimsuit crowd — no formal spa, minimal polish, service that's friendly rather than slick, and evenings that stay quiet.

The chalets and standard rooms are genuinely dated — expect worn bathrooms and simple furnishings rather than resort finishes, so skip this one if you want contemporary comfort. Summer (June to September) is hot and humid, with the pool doing most of the work, while winter weekends are when Dubai residents book it out for the snorkelling and cooler evenings on the terrace.

opposite snoopy island
private beach access
infinity pool
dive centre on site
kids splash pad
kayaking and paddleboarding
family-owned since 1978
bbq facilities at chalets
rooftop bar
snorkelling straight off the beach

Rooms

Good to know

Meal plans: Room only · Bed & breakfast
Paid at the hotel: The tourism dirham fee and any security deposit
Cancelling: Each room shows its own terms; cancel online from My trips while they allow

Eating and drinking

Nama — The main all-day dining restaurant, open from breakfast through to dinner with an international buffet and live cooking stations, plus an à la carte option throughout the day. Straightforward and family-friendly — this is where most guests eat breakfast.
DRIFT Seafood and Kitchen Bar — The resort's seafood restaurant, with a dining patio looking out over Snoopy Island. Better suited to a slower dinner once the children are settled, with fresh fish and grilled dishes rather than a dedicated kids' menu.
Gonu Bar & Grill — An on-site grill restaurant serving straightforward barbecue and grilled dishes. Casual and easy with children, geared towards an evening by the beach rather than a dressed-up dinner.
Snoopy Beach Bar — A beach bar and grill right on the sand with ocean views, serving drinks, sandwiches and grilled snacks through the day. The obvious spot for a lazy lunch between swims.

Getting there

It's a drive across from Dubai through the Hajar Mountains via Masafi to the East Coast, reckon on around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. Fujairah city is a further 30 minutes south. Parking is right by your room rather than in a central car park, so a transfer isn't essential if you're happy driving yourself.

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