UMM AL QUWAIN
The
scream of people as they jump off their planes can be heard in
the air, the smell of burnt rubber looms over the area and the
booming sound of shotguns fired into the air awakens people from
their dreamy state. Umm-al-Quain is the fastest growing spot for
extreme sports.
Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on
the West coast. Its land spreads towards the interior for a distance
of 32 km approximately. The city of Umm Al Quwain is the capital
of the emirate, situated on a deep creek one kilomter in width
and five kilometers long. It comprises the Ruler's office, companies,
establishments, banks, commercial markets, the Seaport and the
Research and Pisciculture Center, which helps to develop fisheries
in the country. The traditional occupation of this emirate has
been fishing and date cultivation. The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain
is H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla. He succeeded his father
in 1981.
The area of Falaj Al Mualla is located 50 km south east of Umm
Al Quwain city. The Seneyah Island is located one kilometer away
from Umm Al Qiwain city with a total area of 90 Sq km. Umm Al
Quwain city has witnessed drastic developments over the last few
years including construction of buildings, roads, parks and other
amenities. Also the city is linked by a modern network of roads
with the typical villages set up for settlement of Bedouins. Umm
Al Quwain's attraction lies in its long clean beaches, an enclosed
lagoon and public horse riding stables. Located 50 kilometres
south of Umm Al Qaiwain is Falaj Al Mulla, the agricultural part
of the Emirate. Seneyah Island, one kilometre away from the town
of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for a large species of
birds, deer and Al Qaram trees.
Living life on the edge mixed with a tinge of insane fun and
a dash of daring sports marks the qualities that make Umm-Al-Quwain
an extreme holiday for anyone.
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