Snoopy Island Explained

Snoopy Island
Map:United Arab Emirates
Area Ha:0.7
Length M:100
Width M:70
Elevation M:19
Location:Gulf of Oman
Country:United Arab Emirates

Snoopy Island (ar|جزيرة سنوبي), also known as Al Aqah Island (ar|جزيرة الغبّة), is a small rock island off the coastal town of Al Aqah in the northern coast of the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The island is located on the Gulf of Oman.[1]

The island is a popular tourist destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking due to the surrounding coral reef and clear waters.[2] [3]

Etymology

The island name is in reference to the island's rocks resemblance to the comic strip character Snoopy lying on his back.[4] The Arabic name is derived from the surrounding town of Al Aqah (ar|جزيرة الغبّة|translit=Jazirat al-'Aqqa). GeoNames has the name Jazīrat al Ghubbah.[5] On the nautical chart there is the entry Jaz al Ghubbah.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Snoopy Island. Dukes Global Adventures. 2 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Popular Attraction of Snoopy Island Near Fujairah. Square Yards. 11 September 2024.
  3. Web site: Major Tourist Attractions in the UAE. UAE Ministry of Economy. 20 November 2024.
  4. Web site: UAE: Seven islands to visit this winter. Khaleej Times. 15 January 2023.
  5. http://www.geonames.org/292081 GeoNames: Jazīrat al Ghubbah.
  6. http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html?title=Jask+to+Dubai+%28Dubayy%29+and+Jazireh-ye+Qeshm+boating+app#11.27/25.4690/56.3681 GPS Nautical Charts