Al Futaisi
Native name: جزيرة الفطيسي | |
|---|---|
  Al Futaisi Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Abu Dhabi Central Capital District |
| Coordinates | 24°21′14″N 54°19′14″E / 24.35389°N 54.32056°E |
| Administration | |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
Al Futaisi (Arabic: الفطيسي) is an island about 8-kilometre (5.0-mile) southwest of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates with a size of approximately 50-square-kilometre (12,000-acre).[1]
The largest part of the island, which is 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) long and 5-kilometre (3.1-mile) wide, is a wildlife sanctuary. There is a tourist ecotourism resort on the island.[1] Animals such as Dugong, Osprey, lizards (Uromastyx) and Gazelles exist on the island.[2]
History
[edit]In 2002, archaeologists discovered 22 ancient water catchments on the island. The catchements showed a survival technique used in the region previously to collect water. A total of 38 archaeological sites have been discovered on Futaisi Island.[3]
Transportation
[edit]Futaisi is not connected to the mainland by a bridge. It has a small airport and a boat dock.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Al Futaisi Island, Abu Dhabi – Location, Activities and More". Propertyfinder.ae. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "UAE - Maps & On-line Tours - UAEinteract". Archived from the original on 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Gulfnews : More water reservoirs found on Futaisi isle". Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2011-09-24.