Umm al-Qaiwain
nederzetting in de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
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Place details
- Locality
- أم القيوين
- Region
- أم القيوين
- Country
- الإمارات العربية المتحدة
- Population
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Key facts
Travel guide
Understand
thumb|The mangroves, with the city of Umm al Quwain in the distance (2012) The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) is the smallest of the 7 members of the United Arab Emirates, with an area of 800 km², and a population of 73,000 (2005). Umm Al Quwain city (population 59,000 in 2022) is situated on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with its nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. Having no oil reserves of its own, the emirate's economy is primarily based on fishing and tourism, with some industry and trade.
The inland oasis and hinterland town of Falaj Al Moalla lies some 50 km from Umm Al Quwain city.
From November to March temperatures are idyllic and average 26°C in daytime and 15°C at night (79°F to 59°F). Temperatures can rise over 40oC (104oF) in the peak of the summer and the humidity levels are high. Rainfall averages a mere 42 millimetres a year, however coastal areas experience cooling sea breezes during the day.
The name Umm Al Quwain is derived from Umm Al Quwatain, which means "Mother of two powers", a reference to the powerful seafaring tradition of this emirate. The modern history of Umm Al Quwain dates to 1768 when the Al Ali tribe moved their capital from Al Sinniyah Island to its present location, when the water supply dried up.
Get around
There are no buses in Umm al Quwain. People generally take taxis, which are plentiful. A taxi around the central section of UAQ costs 2-3 dirham and from the commercial sector (say near Lulu) to the main roundabout costs at least 5 dirham.
See
thumb|Umm Al Quwain fort houses the museum The traditional activities of fishing, falconry, camel racing and dhow building are still evident in Umm Al Quwain emirate. The Shahin (or peregrine) falcon can be spotted here along with the famous light skinned hunting hawk, the AI-Hur. The dhow building yard where skilled craftsmen continue to assemble these traditional boats is still very much in existence. In the old town, around the fort, the once charming old coral stone houses still display features of the original architecture and intricate sculptured plaster work. Islands of Umm Al Quwain 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 running between the islands provides a navigable waterway for fisherman even at low tide when the average depth is less than a few feet. Barracuda Beach Resort can arrange group visits to these islands. Camel racing - going inland, the road to the Camel race track at Al Labsa affords an exceptionally pretty drive. This lovely race track is set in the lee of large dunes to the left of the road leading to Falaj Al Moalla. During the winter …
Article · Nederlands
Umm al-Qaiwain is het centrum van het emiraat Umm al-Qaiwain, het minst bevolkte van de zeven Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. De stad Umm al-Qaiwain ligt tussen de steden Ajman en Ras al-Khaimah aan de Perzische Golf op een schiereiland. Daarachter ligt een lagune die door enkele eilanden van de Perzische golf is gescheiden. De lagune, genaamd Chaur al-Badya, biedt een van de beste mogelijkheden voor het beoefenen van de zeilsport en voor vogelobservaties in de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. De stad gaat in het noorden van de landtong over in de oude stad Lazima. In vergelijking met andere steden in de VAR kan men er veel gebouwen in oude stijl aantreffen en weinig hoogbouw. In de stad bevinden zich zeven vestingen waarvan er een is gerenoveerd en tegenwoordig onderdak biedt aan een museum.
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