Umm al-Quwain is one of the United Arab Emirates. Umm al-Quwain city lies on the Arabian Gulf. On a peninsula, the old town area features the UAQ National Museum, in a centuries-old fort. Nearby, Al Sinniyah Island sits in a protected lagoon and is a haven for seabirds. Dreamland Aqua Park offers waterslides and pools. Inland, a camel racetrack is just outside the village of Falaj Al Moalla.
Umm al-Quwain is the second smallest and least populous emirate in the UAE and borders the Persian Gulf.
Top 5 Places to Visit in Umm al Quwain
1. Dreamland aqua 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. Falaj al mualla
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.
3. Al sinniyah 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
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.
UAQ national 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.