Dalma (IATA: ZDY) is an Emarati island located in 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.
The island is served by the Dalma Airport.
Coordinates: 24°31′N 52°19′E / 24.517°N 52.317°E / 24.517; 52.317
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Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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- 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
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| Government |
- Al Nahyan family
- Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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| 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
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| Transport |
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Al Ain International Airport
- Mussafah Bridge
- Port Zayed
- Salam Street
- Sheikh Zayed Bridge
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| Infrastructure |
- Al Lulu Island
- Al Nahyan Stadium
- Al Raha
- Al Reem Island
- Central Market Project
- Masdar City
- Saadiyat Island
- Tallest buildings
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| Sister Cities |
- Houston
- Madrid
- Rahim Yar Khan
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