Snapshot Of The Emirates
UMM AL QUWAIN
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al
Mualla, Founding Father of the UAE
and former Ruler of Umm Al Quwain.
HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla,
Member of Supreme Council and
Ruler of Umm Al Q uwain.
Founding Father: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla (1929-1981)
Current Ruler: HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, (2009 – present)
Important Landmark: Dreamland Aqua Park
Key Industries: Industrial, tourism, agriculture, private sector investments
L
ike many of her sister emirates,
Umm Al Quwain boasts a
beautiful coastline that is a
haven for tourists. Additionally,
it has several sandy islands surrounded
by dense mangrove forests, separated
by creeks. There are archaeological
sites that date back to the dawn of
Islam. It is the least populated emirate.
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One of its landmarks is an old harbour
located in the old town overlooking the
traditional dhow-building yard where
skilled craftsmen continue to assemble
these traditional boats. Old coral
stone houses that display features of
the original architecture and intricate
sculptured plasterwork surround the
harbour.
Special Feature
The largest water park in the UAE,
Dreamland Aqua Park is located along
the coastline of Umm Al Quwain. It is
approximately forty minutes drive away
from Dubai.
Source: Government of Umm Al Quwain
(Photo Credit: National Archives, UAE)