Al Jazirah Al Hamra
| Al Jazeerah Al Hamra | |
|---|---|
  Al Jazeerah Al Hamra | |
| Coordinates: 25°42′32″N 55°47′50″E / 25.70889°N 55.79722°ECoordinates: 25°42′32″N 55°47′50″E / 25.70889°N 55.79722°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Ras al-Khaimah |
| Elevation | 8 m (29 ft) |
Al Jazirah Al Hamra is a town to the south of the city of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for its collection of abandoned houses and other buildings, including a mosque, which are widely believed locally to be haunted.[1][2][3] The town was originally home to three tribes and ruled by the Al-Zaab tribe, which was rehoused in Abu Dhabi following a dispute with the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
History
The town was originally a tidal island and, by 1830, was home to some 200 people mostly occupied in pearl fishing. At the time, it was a dependency of Sharjah.[4]
Tribes
The old village of Jazeerah Al Hamra was traditionally home to three tribes the main being Al-Zaab. Its last Al-Zaab Sharif (mayor) was Hussein Bin Rahma Al-Zaabi, who is now the Sharif of Al-Zaab area in Abu Dhabi. His eldest son Rahma is the United Arab Emirates ambassador to Kuwait.
Al Hamra area
Al Hamra area of Ras Al Khaimah has grown into an upscale residential area with the completion of several housing projects such as Al Hamra Village. The area also has a number of upscale beach resorts in the vicinity: Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort, Al Hamra Village Golf & Beach Resort. The largest mall in the area is Al Hamra Mall, which houses several multi-national brands. The famous RAK Ceramics is in the area.
References
- ↑ Zacharias, Anna (27 November 2014). "Our guide to the living ghost town Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah". The National. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ Nair, Rohit (30 October 2015). "Dubai residents recount their scariest moments". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Revealed: UAE’s most ‘haunted’ places". Gulf News. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
|first1=missing|last1=in Authors list (help) - ↑ Schofield, R (1990). Islands and Maritime Boundaries of the Gulf 1798–1960. EK: Archive Editions. p. 542. ISBN 978-1-85207-275-9.