Heritage Sites · Umm Al Quwain
Ed-Dur
الدور (أم القيوين)
Photo: The site of Ed-Dur today.jpg · Alexandermcnabb · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 2 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 40 mfrom Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · 52 km
- 29 mfrom Umm Al Quwain · 20 km
- 33 mfrom Ajman · 26 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
ancient city and archaeological site in the UAE
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q48969546
About & Sources Ed-Dur
Ed-Dur is a heritage site in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "ancient city and archaeological site in the UAE". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb, Al Mahatta Fort and Back Yard Park.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Umm Al Quwain
- ancient city and archaeological site in the UAE
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ed-Dur?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
How long do I need at Ed-Dur?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Ed-Dur?
About 2 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ed-Dur?
In Umm Al Quwain (AE-UQ), United Arab Emirates, at 25.5222, 55.6261 — near Jazīrat Al Aki‘āb, Al Mahatta Fort and Back Yard Park.
Who can take you there
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