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. 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 about 10,000 inhabitants, most of whom are Arabs and 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 them who fly in from the offices in the major cities.

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

Coordinates: 24°31′N 52°19′E / 24.517°N 52.317°E / 24.517; 52.317

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Cities and areas	Abu al Abyad Abu Dhabi Al Ain Al-Aryam Island Al Jahar Al Maryah Island Al Mushrif Al Nahyan Dalma Das Island Habshan Halat al Bahrani Khalifa City Liwa Oasis Marawah Mussafah Ruwais Sila Sir Bani Yas Sowwah Square Swaihan Yas Island

Government	Al Nahyan family (Royal House) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Emir) Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Crown Prince & Executive Office Chairman)

Culture	Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation Al Ain National Museum Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr al-Hosn Sheikh Zayed Mosque Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum Zayed National Museum

Transport	Abu Dhabi International Airport Al Ain International Airport Mussafah Bridge Port Zayed Salam Street Sheikh Zayed Bridge

Infrastructure	Al Lulu Island Al Nahyan Stadium Al Raha Al Reem Island Central Market Project Khalifa Port Kizad Masdar City Saadiyat Island Tallest buildings

History	Timeline of Abu Dhabi (city)

Sister Cities	Houston Madrid Rahim Yar Khan

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