Al Futaisi (Arabic: الفطيسي) is an island about 8-kilometre (5.0-mile) southwest of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates with a size of approximately 50-square-kilometre (12,000-acre).[1]
The largest part of the island, which is 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) long and 5-kilometre (3.1-mile) wide, is a wildlife sanctuary. There is a tourist ecotourism resort on the island.[1] Animals such as Dugong, Osprey, lizards (Uromastyx) and Gazelles exist on the island.[2]
History
In 2002, archaeologists discovered 22 ancient water catchments on the island. The catchements showed a survival technique used in the region previously to collect water. A total of 38 archaeological sites have been discovered on Futaisi Island.[3]
Transportation
Futaisi is not connected to the mainland by a bridge. It has a small airport and a boat dock.[1]
