Umm al-Quwain
is one of the emirates in the United Arab
Emirates. It is located in the north of
the country. Umm Al Quwain is
situated between Ajman & Ras Al Khaimah on the
West Coast. The ruler is His Highness
Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla. UAQ has a population of 35,
157.This Emirate has a coastline stretching
to 24kms. The total area of the emirate is about
777km. The emirate had 62,000 inhabitants in 2003
(making it the least populous emirate in
the federation) and has an area of 750
square kilometers. Accepted alternative
spellings include Umm al Qiwain (used on
its former postage stamps) as well as Umm
al-Qawain, Umm al-Qaywayn, Umm el-Qiwain,
Umm al-Qiwain and Umm al-Qaiwain.
Tourism
• Umm Al Quwain Fort: A fort which was
once home to the emirate’s ruler and
guarded the entrance to the old town,
overseeing the sea on one side and the
creek on the other. It eventually became a
police station then a museum. The museum
now houses artifacts found at important
nearby sites including Al-Dour and houses
a collection of weapons that were used
through the emirate's history. It is
located near a Masjid (Mosque) in Umm Al
Quwain Bazaar.
• Old Harbor: An old harbor located in the
old town overlooking the traditional dhow
building yard where skilled craftsmen
continue to assemble these traditional
boats. The harbor is surrounded by old
coral stone houses that display features
of the original architecture and intricate
sculptured plaster work.
• Islands of Umm Al Quwain: Islands that
lie to the east of the mainland peninsula
on a unique stretch of coastline
consisting of sandy islands surrounded by
dense mangrove forests, separated by a
series of creeks. The largest of the seven
islands is Al Sinniyah, followed by
Jazirat Al Ghallah and Al Keabe, all of
which are visible from the old town.
Tucked in between these and the coastal
plains are the smaller islands of Al Sow,
Al Qaram, Al Humaidi, Al Chewria and Al
Harmala. The Madaar creek that runs
between the islands provides a navigable
waterway for fisherman even at low tide
when the average depth is less than a few
feet.
• Al-Dour: Located roughly where the town
of Umm Al Quwain is now, it is considered
the largest pre-Islamic site on the Gulf
coast. Al-Dour was an important trading
port from about 200 BC to 200 AD.
Thousands of graves are found among the
houses of Al-Dour. In some cases the
larger tombs contained the remains of more
than one individual, perhaps a family.
There are two public monuments at Al-Dour,
a small square fort with round corner
towers and a small square temple dedicated
to the Semitic sun god Shamash.
• Dreamland Aqua Park: the largest water
park in the UAE is located on the
coastline of Umm Al Quwain; about 40
minutes’ drive from Dubai, with 250,000
square meters expanse of landscaped
gardens and over 30 rides, slides, and
attractions. The Park is operated all year
round with a daily capacity of 5,000
thousand visitors.
Falaj Al Moalla,
an attractive natural oasis, is located
50kms southeast of Umm Al Quwain city. Sinayah
Island, lying a sort distance off shore
has important mangrove areas, as well as
a breeding colony of endangered Socotra
cormorants.
UAQ's attraction lies in its long clean
beaches, an enclosed lagoon & public horse
riding stables. The tourism got a further
boost with Dreamland - the world's largest
aqua park.
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West Coast. The ruler is His Highness
Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla. UAQ has a population of 35,
157.This Emirate has a coastline stretching
to 24kms. The total area of the emirate is about
777km. The emirate had 62,000 inhabitants in 2003
(making it the least populous emirate in
the federation) and has an area of 750
square kilometers. Accepted alternative
spellings include Umm al Qiwain (used on
its former postage stamps) as well as Umm
al-Qawain, Umm al-Qaywayn, Umm el-Qiwain,
Umm al-Qiwain and Umm al-Qaiwain.
