Ed Dur
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.
- Where
- Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 25.5222, 55.6261
Get the Ed Dur stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Ed Dur. 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 Umm Al Quwain volume with your photos and a note.
Near Ed Dur
Siniyah Island 9.5 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.
Al Marjan Island 20 km
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.
Ajman Museum 22 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 25 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.
Al Jazirah Al Hamra 27 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.
Sharjah Aquarium 29 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.
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization 30 km
A museum of Islamic culture with more than 5,000 objects from across the Islamic world, opened in its present building in 2008. It covers calligraphy, carvings, ceramics, coins, glass, manuscripts, metalwork and scientific instruments.
Sharjah Art Museum 30 km
One of the leading art institutions of the Gulf, in the heritage quarter of Sharjah. Its galleries show permanent collections alongside changing exhibitions of Arab and international art.
Questions
Where is Ed Dur?
Ed Dur is in Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Siniyah Island (9.5 km), Al Marjan Island (20 km), Ajman Museum (22 km).
How do I get the Ed Dur stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Ed Dur and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Umm Al Quwain volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Ed Dur before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Umm Al Quwain volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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