Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman & Ras Al Khaimah on the West Coast. The ruler is His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Moalla. FAQ has a population of 35, 157.This Emirate has a coastline stretching to 24kms. The total area of the emirate is about 777km.

Falaj Al Moalla, an attractive natural oasis, is located 50kms southeast of Umm Al Quwain city. Sinayah Island, lying a sort distance off shore has important mangrove areas, as well as a breeding colony of endangered Socotra cormorants.

UAQ's attraction lies in its long clean beaches, an enclosed lagoon & public horse riding stables. The tourism got a further boost with Dreamland - the world's largest aqua park.