Umm an Nasan

Umm an Nasan island is the fifth largest island in Bahrain. It is 17.5km west of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.DescriptionUmm an Nasan is privately owned by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and is off limits to ordinary citizens. There is little development on the island other than three palaces for the King and some gardens. There is also a small population of black buck introduced to the island. The small Umm an Nasan village is located on the west coast, and has some nomadic families which care for the deer and gazelles of the island.GeographyUmm an Nasan lies in the Gulf of Bahrain in Persian Gulf to the west of Bahrain Island, and to the east of the Saudi coastal city of Khobar.AdministrationThe island belongs to Northern Governorate. North Palace Southwest Palace Palace at the Sea Umm an Nasan village Security villageTransportationUmm an Nasan is connected to Bahrain Island through the King Fahd Causeway. Umm an Nasan is connected to Jidda Island through the Jidda Causeway.Image gallery