Umm al qaiwain: Umm Al Qaiwain is increasingly being recognized as one of the UAE’s premier eco-tourism destinations, seamlessly blending its natural beauty with sustainable development to create a unique visitor experience. The emirate’s untouched coastline and mangrove reserves are drawing nature enthusiasts eager for tranquility and authentic outdoor adventures.
According to Emirates News Agency, the emirate is enhancing its natural assets by introducing cutting-edge tourism centers that marry modern luxury with environmental conservation, strengthening its reputation in eco, leisure, and sports tourism. Sustainability is pivotal to Umm Al Qaiwain’s tourism vision, where a careful balance between conservation and development offers a progressive tourism model. This approach showcases the region’s stunning landscapes, appealing to both local and international visitors.
Eco-tourism is now a cornerstone of Umm Al Qaiwain’s long-term strategy, supporting sustainable investments that align with future ambitions and help diversify the UAE’s tourism offerings. Key attractions include the Casa Mikoko chalets, nestled within the mangroves, and Luxeglamp, a prominent eco-tourism project located in the Umm Al Qaiwain Mangrove Reserve. These flagship projects are transforming nature-based tourism in the emirate, offering fresh and immersive visitor experiences.
The ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign, under the theme ‘Our winter is entrepreneurial,’ led by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism in collaboration with national tourism, culture, and heritage authorities, continues to spotlight the UAE’s environmental and tourism destinations. Since its opening in 2022, Casa Mikoko has become a standout destination, attracting families, beachgoers, and marine sports enthusiasts with its unique setting amidst the emirate’s mangrove forests.
Casa Mikoko features African-inspired and Zanzibar-style architecture, offering an immersive eco-tourism experience with waterfront cafes and nature-integrated design. Visitors can enjoy a wooden boardwalk through the mangroves, kayaking tours, wildlife viewing, and wind-powered water sports like kitesurfing and paddleboarding, supported by professional instructors and top-tier equipment. Designed using natural materials and organic architectural elements, Casa Mikoko is a benchmark for sustainable leisure tourism in the emirate.
Meanwhile, Luxeglamp contributes significantly to the emirate’s Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy 2031, aimed at protecting marine ecosystems while promoting sustainable investment and economic diversification. As part of the first tourism reserve announced under the strategy, Luxeglamp supports Umm Al Qaiwain’s ambition to be a hub for responsible eco-tourism, environmental education, and high-value hospitality experiences.
