The emirate of Umm Al Quwain is located on the western coast of the UAE, with Sharjah to the west and Ras Al Khaimah to the east.

This canon at Umm Al Quwain Museum used to guard the city gates.

The total area of the emirate is equivalent to one per cent of the country's total area. It is ruled by His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu’alla, who came to power in 1981.

The city of Umm Al Quwain, capital of the Emirate, houses the Ruler's office, administrative and commercial centres, the main port and a Mariculture Research Centre.

The city also has the preserved remains of an old fort, its main gate flanked by defensive cannons.

Located 50 kilometres south of Umm Al Quwain is Falaj Al Mulla, the agricultural area of the Emirate. Sinayah Island, lying one kilometre away from the town of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for a large number of species of birds, deers and Al Qaram trees.

Umm Al Quwain's Dreamland aqua park.

The traditional occupations of this emirate have been fishing and date cultivation. Umm Al Quwain's attraction lies in its long clean beaches, an enclosed lagoon and public horse riding stables.

The Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and Free Zone located in Umm Al Quwain offers great incentives to investors.

Umm Al Quwain also houses a multi-million dirham aqua park, Dreamland, which has boosted its prominence in the UAE.