Snoopy Island (Arabic: جزيرة سنوبي), also known as Al Aqah Island (Arabic: جزيرة الغبّة), is a small rock island off the coastal town of Al Aqah in the northern coast of the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The island is located on the Gulf of Oman.[1]
 Snoopy Island | |
  Snoopy Island Location in the United Arab Emirates | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Oman |
| Coordinates | 25°29′32″N 56°21′51″E / 25.4922°N 56.3642°E |
| Area | 0.7 ha (1.7 acres) |
| Length | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Width | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Administration | |
The island is a popular tourist destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking due to the surrounding coral reef and clear waters.[2][3]
Etymology
editThe island name is in reference to the island's rocks resemblance to the comic strip character Snoopy lying on his back.[4] The Arabic name is derived from the surrounding town of Al Aqah (Arabic: جزيرة الغبّة, romanized: Jazirat al-'Aqqa). GeoNames has the name Jazīrat al Ghubbah.[5] On the nautical chart there is the entry Jaz al Ghubbah.[6]
Gallery
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Snoopy Island seen from Al Aqah Beach -
A snorkeler preparing to dive around the island -
A hotel pool next to the island -
Wildlife around the island
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References
edit- ^ "Snoopy Island". Dukes Global Adventures. 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Popular Attraction of Snoopy Island Near Fujairah". Square Yards. 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Major Tourist Attractions in the UAE". UAE Ministry of Economy. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "UAE: Seven islands to visit this winter". Khaleej Times. 15 January 2023.
- ^ GeoNames: Jazīrat al Ghubbah.
- ^ GPS Nautical Charts
External links
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Media related to Snoopy Island (Fujairah) at Wikimedia Commons