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'''Dhadna''' ({{langx|ar|ضدنا}}) is a village in [[Fujairah]], [[United Arab Emirates]], located {{convert|45|km|mi}} north of the [[Fujairah City]] centre. The area's economy has depended since ancient times on agriculture and fishing, in which much of the population works today. The village is known for its large supply of water and has been a site for many farms of the royal families across the Emirates.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} |
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==History== |
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Some modern luxury hotels such as Le Meridien and Rotana have been established on the beach at Al Aqah nearby. |
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The village was the site of a major fire that broke out on January 22, 2018 where seven members of an Emirati family died.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/deadly-fujairah-home-fire-biggest-tragedy-to-hit-village-1.2161199|title=Deadly Fujairah home fire: 'Biggest tragedy' to hit village|publisher=Gulf News|date=22 January 2018}}</ref> |
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== Holiday Spot == |
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Dadna with its mountainious terrain and close proximity to the sea, makes it a unique spot for holiday makers. Dadna is frequently visited by holiday makers, generally expatriates living in the UAE during short festive holidays. The visitation of holiday makers has given birth to the establishment of many beach resort hotels in the area. |
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Dhadna
ضدنا | |
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  Dhadna | |
| Coordinates: 25°31′21″N 56°21′20″E / 25.52250°N 56.35556°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Fujairah |
| Elevation | 94 m (311 ft) |
Dhadna (Arabic: ضدنا) is a village in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of the Fujairah City centre. The area's economy has depended since ancient times on agriculture and fishing, in which much of the population works today. The village is known for its large supply of water and has been a site for many farms of the royal families across the Emirates.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The village was the site of a major fire that broke out on January 22, 2018 where seven members of an Emirati family died.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Deadly Fujairah home fire: 'Biggest tragedy' to hit village". Gulf News. 22 January 2018.
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