Sir Baniyas Island
Sir Baniyas Island is a locality in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi. Sir Baniyas Island is situated near the locality ‘Awāfī, as well as near Da‘sah.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sir Bani Yas Island and Church of the East monastery on Sir Bani Yas.
Church of the East monastery on Sir Bani Yas
Ruins
Photo: NASA, Public domain.Sir Bani Yas Island Airport
Aerodrome
Sir Bani Yas Airport is an airport serving Sir Bani Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates. Sir Bani Yas Island Airport is situated 4 km southwest of Sir Baniyas Island.
Sir Baniyas Island
- Type: Locality
- Location: Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
24.3159° or 24° 18′ 57″ north
Longitude
52.6015° or 52° 36′ 5″ east
Elevation
78 metres (256 feet)
Open location code
7HPJ8J82+9H
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Sir Baniyas Island” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “جزيرة صير بني ياس”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Sir Baniyas Island and ‘Awāfī.
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Highlights: Qarn Zaqīq and Jabal Waḩīd.
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