Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain

Siniya Island is a natural island off the coast of Umm Al Quwain, one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Siniyah Island is a natural island situated off the coast of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and it is the site of the oldest pearl fishing town in the Persian Gulf and of an Eastern Christian Monastery and Bishop's Palace. This layered history gives the island a character that few new-build addresses in the UAE can claim.

Today, the island is being transformed by SOBHA Realty into a large-scale waterfront residential and resort destination. Sobha Siniya Island is a large-scale luxury residential development located on a natural island in Umm Al Quwain, spanning 16.1 million square feet and delivering a private waterfront community with a breadth of amenities rarely found outside Dubai. Historically, Sobha Siniya Island is significant as it was once home to an Eastern Christian Monastery and Bishop's Palace, and is recognized as the oldest pearl fishing town in the Persian Gulf.

Despite the island setting, connectivity has improved dramatically. Siniya Island lies just off Umm Al Quwain's coast, now connected to the mainland via a modern causeway bridge linking to the E11 highway. This means residents get genuine seclusion without giving up access to the rest of the northern Emirates and Dubai.

The masterplan itself leans heavily into the island's natural assets. The island's natural landscape has been preserved as a core feature of the masterplan, with mangroves, open water, and mature greenery framing the community throughout. With 16 million square feet of land, the island maintains 46% open green spaces, creating a serene and spacious environment. The result is a locality that positions itself as a resort-style alternative to Dubai's more crowded waterfront addresses, backed by a globally recognised developer.