Das Island

For other uses, see Das (disambiguation).

Das which is named on this map can be seen to the left of the center of this image of the UAE.

Das Island is an Emirati island in the Persian Gulf. It is part of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates but lies well offshore, about 100 miles (160 km) north-west of the mainland. It covers approximately 0.75 miles (1.21 km) by 1.5 miles (2.4 km), and is almost rectangular in shape.

Das Island is inhabited by oil and gas industry personnel. It exports crude oil and liquefied natural gas by tankers as far as Japan and Europe. Oil production began after prospecting during 1956-1960 by Abu Dhabi Marine Areas (ADMA), a joint venture between British Petroleum and Compagnie Française des Pétroles (later known as Total). Local exporting companies include ADMA-OPCO (Oil), ADGAS (LNG) and other companies.

Das Island was formerly a noted breeding site for turtles and seabirds. Despite oil and gas production, turtles still feed safely in the area and Das Island has remained an important landfall for migrant birds.

References

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Cities and areas	Abu al Abyad Abu Dhabi Al Ain Al-Aryam Island Al Jahar Al Maryah Island Al Mushrif Al Nahyan Dalma Das Island Habshan Halat al Bahrani Khalifa City Liwa Oasis Marawah Mussafah Ruwais Sila Sir Bani Yas Sowwah Square Swaihan Yas Island

Government	Al Nahyan family (Royal House) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Emir) Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Crown Prince & Executive Office Chairman)

Culture	Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation Al Ain National Museum Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr al-Hosn Sheikh Zayed Mosque Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum Zayed National Museum

Transport	Abu Dhabi International Airport Al Ain International Airport Mussafah Bridge Port Zayed Salam Street Sheikh Zayed Bridge

Infrastructure	Al Lulu Island Al Nahyan Stadium Al Raha Al Reem Island Central Market Project Khalifa Port Kizad Masdar City Saadiyat Island Tallest buildings

History	Timeline of Abu Dhabi (city)

Sister Cities	Houston Madrid Rahim Yar Khan

Coordinates: 25°9′08″N 52°52′30″E / 25.15222°N 52.87500°E / 25.15222; 52.87500

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