Saham

Saham is a town in , . Saham is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
  • Type: Town
  • Description: village in the United Arab Emirates
  • Also known as: “Saḩam”, “Sahm”, “Sha’biyyāt Saham”, and “شعبيات سهم”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Al Hayl Castle.

Castle
Photo: Alexandermcnabb, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Al Hayl Fort is located in the , to the West of , in the . Constructed in 1932 by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamdan Al Sharqi, the fort formed his principle residence for the following two decades. is situated 3½ km southeast of Saham.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Al Hayl and Esfai.

Village
is a suburb of Fujairah, , at the mouth of the . The old village in the Wadi Hayl is traditionally the home of the Kunud tribe. is situated 4½ km east of Saham.

Village
Photo: alkhamiry, CC BY 3.0.
is a village, which is situated 6 km west of Saham.

Village
Photo: Altafokz104, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bithnah is a in , , long occupying a strategic location in the , which is the only natural link to the interior of the UAE and the from the East Coast. is situated 10 km north of Saham.

Saham

Latitude
25.10665° or 25° 6′ 24″ north
Longitude
56.20235° or 56° 12′ 8″ east
Elevation
331 metres (1,086 feet)
Open location code
7HQR4642+MW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12247846608
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
13117759
Wiki­data ID
Q21737890
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Satellite Map

Discover Saham from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Swedish—“Saham” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “سهم”
  • Cebuano: “Wadi Saham (wadi sa Hiniusang Emiratong Arabo)”
  • French: “Saham”
  • Spanish: “Saham”
  • Spanish: “Saḩam”
  • Spanish: “Sahm”
  • Spanish: “Sha’biyyāt Saham”
  • Swedish: “Wadi Saham (wadi i Förenade Arabemiraten)”

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