5 Places To Visit In Umm Al Quwain
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1. Dreamland Aqua Park
Amusement & Theme Park
Dreamland aqua park is the largest family waterpark in the region with an area of more than 250,000 square metres. It's located on the picturesque coastline of Umm al-Quwain and its position makes it more accessible to tourists coming from the other Emirates.
2. UAQ National Museum
8 km from city center
Museum
This 250 year ld monument was once the residence of the Royal family at the time known as the Umm Al Quwain Fort. It is now the official museum of the UAE. With a wide range of visitors from GCC expats to scholl field trips, this museum depicts the history of UAE in one beautiful fortress.
3. Al Sinniyah Island
12 km from city center
Island
The Al Sinniyah Island among other islands lie east to the mainland of Umm al-Quwain. The island features dense mangroves with sandy beaches. The island is especially meant for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts since it hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna like the rare Socotra cormorants, flamingoes and seagulls.
4. Abandoned IL-76
11 km from city center
Historical Site
Abandoned IL-76 is a Russian cargoplane that was left abandoned and rusting away sinceprobably the 1970s at a non-functional airstrip in Umm al-Quwain.
5. Falaj Al Mualla
33 km from city center
Garden & Park
Located just 30kms off the centre of Umm Al Quwain city, Falaj Al Mualla is an old town built in the 19th century that is most well known for its four iconic attractions, the fort and the three watchtowers. The fort was built in 1825.
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FAQs on Umm Al Quwain
How can I commute within Umm al quwain?
The only mode of transportation is the cabs and rental cars. All rental are usually self-driven in the region. Repeated usage of cabs can turn out to be quite expensive. Rentals start from AED 65 to AED 400.
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