Al Marjan Island
Four coral-shaped islands built out into the Gulf off Ras Al Khaimah, given over to beach resorts and homes. It has become one of the busiest holiday spots in the UAE, with sandy shores on every side.
- Where
- Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 25.6719, 55.7407
Get the Al Marjan Island stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Marjan Island. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Ras Al Khaimah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Al Marjan Island
Al Jazirah Al Hamra 7.0 km
An old fishing and pearling village south of Ras Al Khaimah city, left empty by its people in the last century and now partly restored. Its coral-stone houses, mosque and lanes make it one of the most complete traditional towns left on the UAE coast, and it sits on UNESCO's tentative list.
Siniyah Island 13 km
A low natural island off Umm Al Quwain, site of the oldest known pearl-fishing town in the Gulf. Archaeologists have also found an early Christian monastery here, and its name is thought to mean flashing lights, after the hard glare of the sun.
Ed Dur 20 km
An ancient coastal city spread over some 5 square kilometres above Al Beidha Lake, one of the largest archaeological sites in the Emirates. Closely tied to the inland trading town of Mleiha, it has been called one of the most significant lost cities of Arabia.
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah 25 km
The emirate's history museum, set inside an old fort in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah city that was once the home of its ruling family. Its rooms hold archaeological finds and objects from the region's past, from ancient pottery to the tools of pearl divers.
Dhayah Fort 39 km
An 18th-century fort on a hilltop north of Ras Al Khaimah, the highest hilltop fort in the UAE. A steep climb leads up to its walls, which look out over date palms, the plain and the sea.
Ajman Museum 41 km
The national museum of Ajman, set inside the old Ajman Fort in the heart of the city. Its rooms cover archaeology, manuscripts and folk costume, with displays labelled in Arabic and English.
Sharjah National Park 45 km
The largest park in Sharjah, covering about 63 hectares of lawns, trees and play areas on the edge of the city. Families come out at weekends to picnic in the shade and let children run.
Sharjah Aquarium 49 km
A public aquarium on the Sharjah waterfront, built around the marine life of the Gulf and the Arabian Sea. Its tanks hold reef fish, rays and sharks, and it shares its site with the city's maritime museum.
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Questions
Where is Al Marjan Island?
Al Marjan Island is in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Jazirah Al Hamra (7.0 km), Siniyah Island (13 km), Ed Dur (20 km).
How do I get the Al Marjan Island stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Marjan Island and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Ras Al Khaimah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Al Marjan Island before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Ras Al Khaimah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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