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Al Madam Buried Village
قرية المدام المدفونة
A ghost village swallowed by the desert sand.
Why it's worth the trip
One of the most photogenic and eerie spots in the UAE, free to visit and best at sunrise or sunset.
About this place
Just outside Al Madam, two rows of abandoned 1970s houses and a small mosque are slowly being filled by red sand. Wander through rooms half-buried in dunes, with the original blue, green and yellow paint still peeling from the walls. It's free and takes about 40 minutes.
Good to know
- Outdoor
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Before you go
A short stretch of sand track; bring water and closed shoes. Best from November to March.
Perfect for
- Instagrammable
- Adventurous
- Free
- Day trip
- Best in winter
بالعربي
قرية مهجورة ابتلعتها رمال الصحراء.
من أكثر الأماكن غرابة وجمالاً للتصوير في الإمارات، الدخول مجاني وأجمل وقت للزيارة عند الشروق أو الغروب.
خارج المدام مباشرة، صفّان من البيوت المهجورة من السبعينيات ومسجد صغير تملؤها الرمال الحمراء ببطء. تجوّل بين غرف نصف مدفونة في الكثبان، وما زالت ألوانها الأصلية الزرقاء والخضراء والصفراء تتقشر عن الجدران. الدخول مجاني وتستغرق الزيارة نحو 40 دقيقة.
Location
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