“The old town is tiny but go for the coral-stone houses and the calmest lagoon in the UAE. Pack a picnic, there's little nearby.”
Hotels & stays in Umm Al Quwain
Sublime Palms (Sir Bu Nair)
Quiet lagoon-side cabins among the mangroves.
Flamingo Beach Resort
A relaxed family base for crab-hunting trips and kayaking.
UAQ Marine Club
Simple rooms beside the dhow harbour and watersports.
Places to visit in Umm Al Quwain
Old Town & Lagoon
Coral-stone houses and watchtowers on a tranquil creek.
ExploreAl Sinniyah Island
A protected island of dolphins, turtles and a Christian-era monastery.
ExploreMangrove Drive
A causeway through tidal flats thick with herons and flamingos.
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