Ghagha Island (Arabic: جزيرة غاغا) is an island in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is located 306 km away from Abu Dhabi, and its area is 5 km2. The island is connected to the mainland through a bridge connecting it to Ras Ghumais. The waterway is around 2.6 km long. Historically, the island had freshwater sources, was inhabited, and its residents drank from its waters.
Location The island is located 306 km west of Abu Dhabi, 81 km south, 6 km northwest of Jebel Ghumais, 4.3 km northwest of Ghumeighem Island, 48 km north, a bit to the west, Tuwi As-Sil', 25 west Qaffay Island, and 117 west Jebel Al-Dhannah.
Important Bird Area The island has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports breeding Socotra cormorants and Saunders's terns.
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