Fujairah's hotel offering expanding as more people head to the east coast. Fujairah's hotel offering expanding as more people head to the east coast.

Fairmont is set to open its Fairmont Mina Al Fajer property in Fujairah by the end of 2011.

Looking to cater to both leisure and corporate guests the project is being developed by the UAE-based Mina Al Fajer Real Estate, LLC.

Located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates with views of the Gulf and lauded for its natural beauty set against the backdrop of the historic Hajar Mountains, the project will consist of an 88-room hotel and the Fairmont Estates - 13 four-bedroom solarium villas.

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Guests will benefit from meeting facilities, a selection of dining venues, Fairmont's signature Willow Stream Spa, a marina and a private beach.

The mixed-use development will also contain mountain villas and marina apartments, for additional residential offerings.

"We are extremely pleased to add such a popular option for travelers in the
region to our collection," said Chris Cahill, President, Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts and COO, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.

"Fairmont Mina AlFajer will complement our properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Cairo and will further strengthen our brand recognition in this very important market along
with future key locations in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Muscat,
Oman."