South of Fujairah lies the residential town of Kalba, the most southerly settlement before the border with Oman. Traditionally a fishing village, the town has been modernized and has a pleasant coastline with nice beaches, where you are sure to see the fishermen hauling in their nets.

The old house of Sheikh Saeed AI Qassimi, overlooking the sea is under restoration by the Heritage Department and is worth a visit. Kalba's Al Hisn (fort) Museum is on the opposite side of the road. Open from 8 am to 1 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm daily. Friday, afternoons only. Admission is free, 09 -2777689.

The hospital in Kalba has 90 beds and services the surrounding area (Call +971 (9) 2777011)

The nearest women's club (Call +971 (9) 7493242) offers keep fit, educational facilities and a children's play area.

The main hotel in Kalba is the Marine, (Call +971 (9) 2778877).

Look for the 'Pizza on the Beach' just after the fishing harbor, not tested but it looks interesting.

Further south lies Khor Kalba, the site of the oldest mangrove forest of Arabia and an important conservation site for endangered animals.