Snoopy Island gets its name from the rock’s silhouette — seen from the beach, it genuinely does look like the cartoon beagle asleep on his doghouse. The water around it stays a beginner-friendly 3 to 7 metres deep, with orange-spotted trevally, yellow-tail barracuda and parrotfish all regular sightings, plus turtles during Fujairah’s nesting season, which runs roughly March to June.
Around 90 minutes to two hours from Dubai, Al Aqah is the go-to for a beach-and-dive break, as part of our main Fujairah guide.
Getting your bearings in Al Aqah
The strip runs along the beach beneath the mountains, with a cluster of resorts and Snoopy Island itself just offshore.
Beach and things to do in Al Aqah
Swim, snorkel or dive around Snoopy Island straight off the beach — see the UAE’s best beaches and things to do in Fujairah for more.
Where to eat and stay in Al Aqah
A cluster of beach resorts and their restaurants make Al Aqah an easy overnight escape, strong on seafood and sea views — Le Méridien Al Aqah and The Address Fujairah anchor the strip.
Getting there, and the best time to go
About 90 minutes to two hours from Dubai by car, through or around the mountains. The cooler months from October to April are ideal for the beach, snorkelling and diving.
Around Al Aqah
It’s one of the UAE’s most rewarding weekend escapes — see where it ranks in our 20 things to do in Fujairah and the complete Fujairah guide. Al Aqah also sits just south of Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan, so the two east-coast spots pair naturally.
Explore more of Fujairah
Head back to the main Fujairah guide to explore more of the emirate.
Top things to do in Al Aqah
- Snoopy Island — swim, snorkel or dive straight off the beach, no boat needed.
- The resort strip — Le Méridien Al Aqah and The Address Fujairah anchor a beach beneath the mountains, strong on seafood and sea views, good for an easy overnight escape.
Can you snorkel at Al Aqah without a boat?
Yes — Snoopy Island sits close enough offshore that you can swim, snorkel or dive straight from the beach.