About Sir Bu Nair Island
Sir Bu Nair Island is located in the southern Arabian Gulf, approximately 110 km west of the Emirate of Sharjah and only 85 km from the northern coast of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Covering an area of around 13 square km, the island surrounded by deep blue waters, and is known by its white sandy beaches and rich biodiversity. The rocky areas of the island are characterized by valleys, rocky hills, and shallow depressions. In the northern and eastern parts, flat rocky areas predominate, while the coastline features flat, sandy, rocky, and steep sections.
The island was declared a protected area in the year 2000 by an Emiri Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, with the aim of preserving its unique environment and biodiversity.
