From Tuesday 13 October 2026, the speed limit on the Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road drops from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. Fujairah Police General Headquarters announced the change on 11 October, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, saying it is meant to improve safety for everyone using the road. If you drive between Fujairah and Khorfakkan for work, weekend trips or the east-coast beaches, set your mental speed limit 20 km/h lower from Tuesday.
The change at a glance
| Road | Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road |
| Old speed limit | 120 km/h |
| New speed limit | 100 km/h |
| Starts | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
| Announced by | Fujairah Police General Headquarters, with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure |
| Reason given | Road safety |
What drivers should do
- Watch the signs from Tuesday. The posted limit is what counts, not what your navigation app showed last week. Map apps can take time to update.
- Do not rely on a buffer. Neither announcement mentioned a radar tolerance above the new limit, so treat 100 km/h as the maximum.
- Allow a little more time. On a stretch you used to drive at 120 km/h, the lower limit adds a few minutes to the trip.
- Know the penalties. Speeding fines and black points are applied under the federal traffic law. Our guide to UAE traffic fines and black points explains how they work.
The police announcements did not mention new fine amounts for this road; the usual speeding rules apply. Fog season also brings temporary lower limits on some roads in the mornings: see how the 80 km/h fog limits work. And if the drive is part of your commute, our UAE petrol price page has this month’s fuel prices and a trip cost calculator.
Questions drivers are asking
What is the new speed limit on the Fujairah-Khorfakkan Road?
The limit is 100 km/h from Tuesday 13 October 2026, down from 120 km/h.
Who announced the speed limit change?
Fujairah Police General Headquarters announced it on 11 October 2026, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
Are there new fines for speeding on this road?
No new fine amounts were announced. Speeding on the road is fined under the normal UAE traffic rules, based on how far you exceed the posted limit.
Published 12 October 2026. Sources: Fujairah Police announcement as reported by Khaleej Times and Gulf News (both 11 October 2026). Neither report gave the exact start and end points of the stretch affected; follow the road signs.
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