Set on Al Aqah Beach between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, InterContinental Fujairah Resort gives the UAE a quieter coastal counterpoint to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The hotel combines mountain-backed arrival spaces, ocean-facing rooms, multiple pools, a private beach, spa facilities and relaxed dining venues. Its architecture and interiors are contemporary without losing the sense of place, with terraces, lounges and outdoor areas designed around the landscape. The resort works best through its contrast: dramatic mountains on one side and a broad stretch of beach on the other.