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Category: Umm al Quwain

Umm al Quwain

By Alison Watt On May 30, 2021
Umm al Quwain mangroves

Umm Al Quwain has several beaches with the most popular being the one where the Kite Beach Centre is located. The centre itself has cabanas, beach tents, beach chairs, a restaurant, etc and charges an …

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Beach, UAE Nature, Umm al Quwain

Umm al Quwain Museum

By Alison Watt On May 30, 2021
Umm al Quwain Museum

Umm al Quwain Museum was once Umm Al Quwain Fort and home to the ruling family and then a police station. It now houses displays that include everyday items from traditional life, weapons and archeological …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Museums and learning centres, Umm al Quwain

Falaj Al Mualla Fort

By Alison Watt On October 30, 2020
Falaj al Mualla Fort

Falaj Al Mualla is a quiet oasis town in the Umm Al Quwain desert. The fort is nearly 200 years old and overlooks the sand dunes where more watchtowers stand higher up and offering a …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, History & Heritage, Museums, Museums and learning centres, Umm al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain Mangrove Forest

By Alison Watt On December 6, 2019

Umm Al Quwain Mangrove Forest is one for if you are like me and enjoy walking on a natural surface surrounded by nature, or if you enjoy bird-watching. You can walk, cycle or drive the …

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Beach, UAE Nature, Umm al Quwain

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