Neelima Muneef
Standing Tall
Standing Tall among the ruins of Jazirat Al Hamra Also known as the Ghost Village!
Jazirat Al Hamra, known as the Red Island, is a coastal town located 18km southwest of Ras Al Khaimah centre divided into the old and new towns. It is one of the oldest historical sites in the UAE.It is also known as the ‘ghost town' because of abandoned old houses and deserted narrow streets. Occupied by the Za'ab tribe, this coastal village was created in the 14th century on a peninsula. The villagers mostly subsisting on coastal fishery and pearl diving were also called Hadhr.
The story of the towns demise dates back to the 1930's economic crises and the decline of the natural pearl industry in the UAE. “Not long after, the town was deserted when the inhabitants moved out, attracted by the prospect of better living conditions offered by the local government. People left behind their houses, mosques and shops, creating what now is an undisturbed picture of life before the exploitation of oil.”
Standing Tall
Standing Tall among the ruins of Jazirat Al Hamra Also known as the Ghost Village!
Jazirat Al Hamra, known as the Red Island, is a coastal town located 18km southwest of Ras Al Khaimah centre divided into the old and new towns. It is one of the oldest historical sites in the UAE.It is also known as the ‘ghost town' because of abandoned old houses and deserted narrow streets. Occupied by the Za'ab tribe, this coastal village was created in the 14th century on a peninsula. The villagers mostly subsisting on coastal fishery and pearl diving were also called Hadhr.
The story of the towns demise dates back to the 1930's economic crises and the decline of the natural pearl industry in the UAE. “Not long after, the town was deserted when the inhabitants moved out, attracted by the prospect of better living conditions offered by the local government. People left behind their houses, mosques and shops, creating what now is an undisturbed picture of life before the exploitation of oil.”