Umm al-Quwain
The capital of the Umm al-Quwain emirate sits on the Khor al-Badie peninsula, with mangroves lining the coast and a local economy built largely on fishing and tourism. In 2023, archaeologists announced the discovery of the oldest known pearl-fishing town in the Arabian Gulf on nearby Siniyah Island, adding a significant heritage dimension to this small emirate capital between Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah.
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- Population59,098
- Nearest water from center 2.5 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 16 km10 mi
Umm al-Quwain: quick answers
Where is Umm al-Quwain?
Umm al-Quwain is in United Arab Emirates, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Sharjah city.
How do you get to Umm al-Quwain?
The nearest airport is Abu Musa (AEU), about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Umm al-Quwain?
The warmest month is July, averaging 34°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is January, with about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Umm al-Quwain?
OpenStreetMap lists 29 restaurants and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Umm al-Quwain?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dhaid, Sha'biyyat Milehah and Falaj al Mu`alla.