Heritage Sites · Umm Al Quwain
Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb
جزيرة الأكعاب
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 37 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 39 km
- 14 mfrom Umm Al Quwain · 10 km
- 21 mfrom Ajman · 21 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
island in the United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q116196138
About & Sources Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb
Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb is a heritage site in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "island in the United Arab Emirates". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Jazirat Al Ghallah, Al Ḩadīqah al ‘Āmmah al Khawr and Fujairah.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Umm Al Quwain
- island in the United Arab Emirates
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
How long do I need at Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb?
In Umm Al Quwain (AE-UQ), United Arab Emirates, at 25.5449, 55.5832 — near Jazirat Al Ghallah, Al Ḩadīqah al ‘Āmmah al Khawr and Fujairah.
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