Falaj Al Mualla
The oasis
Falaj Al Mualla is a natural oasis with a camel racetrack. According to the UAE Government Portal, the country's first poultry farm was set up here, and it remains a key supplier of poultry and dairy products to the local market.1,2
Falaj Al Mualla Fort is one of the historic sites that Umm Al Quwain's Department of Tourism and Archaeology has restored in recent years, alongside the Ed-Dur archaeological site and Umm Al Quwain Fort.3
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development |
| Chamber of commerce | Umm Al Quwain Chamber |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies4,5,6
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Falaj Al Mualla?
Falaj Al Mualla is an inland oasis of Umm Al Quwain, about 50 km south-east of the city on the E55. Mainland businesses there are licensed by the Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Explore the UAE by emirate
- UAE Government Portal: Umm Al Quwain
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): Umm Al Quwain antiquities tell the story of a renewed civilisation (Arabic, August 2026)
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
Figures checked 23 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.