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A - Umm Al Quwain
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The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain extends for 23 kilometers along the coast of
Arabian Gulf and lies between the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Umm Al Quwain city has witnessed drastic developments over the last few years including
construction of buildings,roads, barks and other amenities. Also the city is linked by a
modern network of roads with the typical villages set up for settlement of Bedouins. |
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FALAJ A-MUALLA: As the name indicates, Falaj
Al Mualla is the Oasis Town which lies in Al Batha Valley and is rich in agriculture. The
town is connected with Umm Al Quwain city by an exceptionally pretty road running for much
of its length alongside Wadi Al-Batha. |
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AL SINIYYAH ISLAND AND AL DUR: Across the
creek from Umm Al Quwain city lies the island of Al Siniyyah a sanctuary for birds Aquatic
plants including mangrove trees and oysters are found in abundance. Al Dur located along
the coast near Umm Al Quwain is the site with the remains of what must have been the most
important town in the region a little over 2000 years ago. Excavations by archaeologists
from Britain, France, Belgium and Denmark have unearthed substantial stone houses,
impressive tombs, large storage jars and Egyptian &Syrian glassware. |
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TOURIST & SPORTS CENTERS: The tourist
center is located in the Umm Al Quwain lagoon where the natural green islands provide
shelter for several square miles of clean and unpolluted water without the hazard of rough
open sea, which is most ideal for water sport and small boat activities.
Umm Al quwain Marine Club located on the shores of the creek provides facilities for wind
surfing, water skiing and sailing. The Emirate has also the finest horse riding club
linked to a marina, where Equestrian events are held each winter.
Finally, as is the case with other Emirates, camels are treasured and camel racing is held
in Al-Labsa, one of the UAE's most attractive race tracks, located on the road to the
Falaj Al-Mualla, near the banks of the valley. The Emirate is also famous for hawks and
falcons. |
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