Wadi Maydaq

Wadi Maydaq
Wadi Maydaq is located in United Arab Emirates
Wadi Maydaq
Wadi Maydaq
Coordinates: 25°20′20″N 56°6′14″E / 25.33889°N 56.10389°E / 25.33889; 56.10389
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateFujairah
Elevation
405 m (1,332 ft)

Wadi Maydaq is a seasonal watercourse in the Hajar Mountains of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The wadi runs from the village of Marbad, through the village of Maydaq, and down to the Ajman exclave of Manama.[1]

The wadi is guarded by the derelict Maydaq Fort, a watchtower situated in the middle of the most agriculturally developed stretch of the watercourse.[2] The wadi is traditionally associated with settlements of the Sharqiyin tribe.[3] It is a popular destination for day trippers[4] and hikers, celebrated for its natural beauty.[5] Conservationists have identified rare species of fauna in the wadi, including digger wasps.[6]

  • The derelict Maydaq Fort in the Wadi Maydaq
    The derelict Maydaq Fort in the Wadi Maydaq
  • The 'Blue Pool' in the Wadi Maydaq
    The 'Blue Pool' in the Wadi Maydaq
  • Wadi Maydaq dammed at Marbad; the wadi would otherwise flow into the Wadi Siji.
    Wadi Maydaq dammed at Marbad; the wadi would otherwise flow into the Wadi Siji.
  • Wadi Maydaq in Fujairah, UAE
    Wadi Maydaq in Fujairah, UAE

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Emirates Weekend Offroad Guide". Khaleej Times (Winter 95/96 ed.). 1996. p. 36.
  2. ^ Salter, Brian. "Fast Track to Fujairah's Forts". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. ^ Lancaster, William, 1938- (2011). Honour is in contentment : life before oil in Ras al-Khaimah (UAE) and some neighbouring regions. Lancaster, Fidelity. Berlin: De Gruyter. p. 191. ISBN 978-3-11-022340-8. OCLC 763160662.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Publishing, Explorer. "Wadi Maidaq". www.askexplorer.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  5. ^ "Wadi Maydaq". www.jpsuae.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  6. ^ "350 conservation experts discuss action for species". Gulf Today. 7 Oct 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-07 – via PressReader.