Dalma (island)

Dalma (IATA: ZDY) is an Emirati island located in the Persian Gulf approximately 42 kilometres (26 mi) off the coast of Abu Dhabi and 116 kilometres (72 mi) from Doha. The Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey ADIAS carried out an initial archaeological survey of Dalma island in 1992.[1] A total of more than 20 archaeological sites were identified on the island, ranging in time from the Neolithic (Late Stone Age). The population consists of around 4,811 inhabitants, most of whom are Qatari who have been granted United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationality. The island has many private farms for the ruling family of Abu Dhabi. The late ruler Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed al-Nahyan had a palace here. There are many oil field workers working on the island, some of whom fly in from the major cities. Delma Island is in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Dalma Island جزيرة دلما (in Arabic)
Dalma Island Location in United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 24°31′N 52°19′E
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Municipal Region	Al Gharbia

Satellite view of Dalma in 2016

The island is served by the Dalma Airport and since recent times, by the mainland ferry.

References

1. "Ancient settlements detected at Dalma Island and Al Khan". Retrieved 2 November 2011.