Beaches · Umm Al Quwain
Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah
ميناء أحمد بن راشد و المنطقة الحرة
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 90 m
- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard 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. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 2 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rip currents and sudden shelves catch swimmers on both coasts, and many beaches have no lifeguard. Swim where the flags are and where other people are.
- Away from hotel and club beaches, modest swimwear is expected and photographing other beachgoers is not acceptable.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 43 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 46 km
- 8 mfrom Umm Al Quwain · 5 km
- 28 mfrom Ajman · 27 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
The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah
Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah is a beach in Umm Al Quwain, 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 October–April. Nearby: Umm Al Quwain Museum, Muntazah al Baladīyah and Umm Al Quwain Wall.
At a glance
- Beaches · Umm Al Quwain
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah?
No — approach is asphalt at 90 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah?
Typically October–April for beaches. The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
How long do I need at Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah?
About 2 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Mīnā' Ahmad Bin Rāshid wa al Minţaqah al Ḩurrah?
In Umm Al Quwain (AE-UQ), United Arab Emirates, at 25.5919, 55.5786 — near Umm Al Quwain Museum, Muntazah al Baladīyah and Umm Al Quwain Wall.
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