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Tourist Attractions
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.
Falaj Al Mualla
This is the Oasis Town which lies in Al Batha Valley
and rich in agriculture. It’s connected with Umm Al
Quwain city by an exceptionally scenic road running
for much of its length alongside Wadi Al Batha.
Al Dur Island
Located along the coast near Umm Al Quwain it’s the
famous archaeological site with the remains of a
once important town of the region dating a little
over 2000 years ago. Several interesting objects
including impressive tombs, stone houses, large
storage jars, and glassware from Egypt and Syria
have been unearthed with successive excavations.
Al Siniyyah Island
Across the creek from Umm Al Quwain city lies, this
island is a haven for birds. The bird sanctuary is
also noted for its mangrove swamps, representing an
extremely delicate and a fast-dwindling ecosystem.
Dreamland Aqua Park
Considered one of the largest water parks in the
region, sprawling over 250,000 sq m along the coast,
it’s a huge entertainment complex, offering a
variety of water games and rides. There are also 7
restaurants and fast-food outlets to satiate growing
appetite. It’s
an
ideal
family
destination.
Umm Al Quwain Marine Club
Located on the shores of the creek the club provides
facilities for wind surfing, water skiing and
sailing.
Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub
This brainchild of HH Brigadier Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Rashid Al Mualla was commissioned only two years
ago. The Aeroclub includes a runway with length of
1800 meters and 30 meters wide, taxiway, marking and
lighting which have been completed under the
supervision of General Civil Aviation Authority of
the UAE.
The surface of the runway has a Load Classification
Number that accepts a medium sized passenger
jetliner, a moderate weight capacity. The major
attractions are Sky Diving, Pilot Training and
Helicopter Flying.
Umm Al Quwain Shooting Club
Large area, safe, luxurious and supervised
environment, comprehensive outdoor and indoor
ranges, a wide variety of ammunitions and some
exclusivity, a touch of sophistication in every
detail - that's the UAQ Shooting Club in a nutshell.
Under the watchful eyes of qualified instructors and
professionals, amateurs and the more experienced
will enjoy the thrill alike.
Al Labsa Camel Racing Track
It’s located on the road to the Falaj Al Mualla,
near the banks of the valley.
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