Some – believed to be hounted – places in the  United Arab Emirates…

Al Madam Ghost Village, Sharjah, UAE

Al Madam Ghost Village, Sharjah, UAE

Al Madam Ghost Village, Sharjah, UAE

Al Madam Ghost Village, Sharjah, UAE

Al Madam Ghost Village, Sharjah, UAE

At Al Madam Ghost Village – half-buried town with a mosque, abandoned (no reason known…) few years after it was built – in Sharjah Emirate, UAE. It might be not a long time until the houses are completely swallowed by sand.

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

A fort and abandoned (believed to be hounted) houses in Al Jazirah Al Hamra Old Town – the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah, UAE. Al Jazirah Al Hamra (The Red Island) was originally a tidal island (hence the name). In the early 19th century there were around 200 inhabitants (most of them pearl fishers), in the second half of 20. century: 2500. At the beginning of 20th century it became the part of Ras Al Khaimah. In 1968 – as a result of a dispute – most of the people moved to Abu Dhabi (and hence abandoned village). Renovated Al Jazirah al Hamra Fort (and surrounding villas) hosts today the Heritage Village – a spot for art events and workshops.

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