Das Island Abu Dhabi

Das Island is a United Arab Emirates island situated in the Persian Gulf. It is 160 kilometers northwest of the mainland of UAE. It is comparatively closer to Qatar. The island is rectangular in shape. It covers an area of 1.21 kilometers by 2.4 kilometers. From Abu Dhabi, it’s well-offshore.

• Oil Production at Das Island
  The island is predominantly inhabited by oil and gas industry personnel. Crude oil and refined oil is exported from here to Japan and Europe. This oil is exported by tankers. During 1956-1960, major Abu Dhabi Operating Companies started to dig for oil in this place. The regular production of oil started during this period. ADMA-OPCO and ADGAS are some of the local exporting companies who operate from here. About 6000-12000 personnel reside on Das Island. A small airport named ICAO: OMAS is situated at 25° 8’ 46N and 52° 52’ 25E. The airport is 12 feet above the MSL runway.
   
• Eco-system and History of Das Island
  Das Island is not only known for oil and gas production and export. The eco-system of the island is pretty much diversified. The place is a breeding site for turtles and seabirds. Formerly, the place was a natural habitat for these creatures. They still safely live in the area. Migratory birds also visit the island in different seasons. During excavation work, it has been revealed that ancient inhabitants used to live here. Some pieces of Islamic artworks have also been discovered during the search for oil. Fishermen and sailors used to resort to Das Island in the past.
  
  A small rectangular shaped island, Das Island is the hub of oil and gas industries. Spread across an area of 0.75 miles, the island used to be a happy breeding ground of turtles and sea birds despite being a significant oil producer of the world. The island also serves as a place of refuge for fishermen and pearl divers during storms. Some of the ancient inhabitants of Das Island still prevail there. There are also remains of Islamic pottery that gives you an idea about the ancient culture of the island. However, presently the island is most well known for being a promising industrial complex and also a modern place of abode for all the male communities of the nation. Being a significant exporter of liquefied natural gas and crude oil, the island exports these to far away nations with the help of tankers. Therefore, be it a business tour or leisure tour, flights to Das Island are waiting to take you to the beautiful island.
  
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