Everything You Need to Know About Mysterious Ghost Village Dubai

Looking at Dubai`s gorgeous skyline and imposing skyscrapers, it`s hard to imagine that this mysterious ghost village gradually swallowed by the desert is not too far from the city. Located near Al Madam Sharjah, the history of this village is ambiguous, to say the least.

Al Madam is a city located within the United Arab Emirates, also known as Ghost Town Sharjah Tour. This place is so unique because of its ancient appearance that it has long been abandoned and forgotten. Moreover, the entire village fell into an uncanny stillness. Above all, it is often referred to as the "Buried City" by the locals. According to some locals nearby, the place is inhabited by a small number of people from the Kutbii tribe.

The appeal of this strange place is that no one knows why the village was abandoned in the first place. So, let`s take a look at what we know about Ghost Village.

Why is this place called a ghost town? 

Everyone who comes to this ghost town wants to know what happened to this destination. The coolest thing about this city is that it is completely covered in sand. No one knows exactly what happened to this place and why it was completely covered in sand. According to the beliefs of the Muslim community, they believe that an evil tribal group of "elves" are supernatural beings responsible for the villagers fleeing the place. But others believe that the city`s foul smelling sand is one of the big reasons why the city`s residents are forced to flee.

If you want to explore the entire ghost town of Sharjah, you must prepare your body for the long trek. The abandoned Al Madam City is well worth exploring. As you get closer to the city, you`ll find some very well-built homes that are structurally in good condition. Half of them are covered with sand.

Most of the houses in this town were built in the seventies or nineties, and when you enter the houses, you will find a large pile of sand or dunes in the house. At first, this makes the whole look intimidating enough for tourists. Near the main city, you will also see an abandoned mosque.

Few people visit this place and it is not a pleasant experience for them. Few tourists find it so terrifying that they hesitate to return during their trip.

History of Ghost Village

Visit the scary ghost town located in the desert between Sharjah and Dubai. According to locals, the history of this dazzling ghost town near Dubai is unknown. What we do know is that Al Madam Village, also known as "The Burial Village", was built around 1970.

The mysterious place was once home to the Kutbi tribe, according to some locals who took part in the 2018 Sharjah Art Foundation public survey and traced the history of the village.

One theory is that the village may be part of a popular housing project by the UAE government aimed at providing well-built settlements for the Bedouins. But looking at the current situation in the village, it seems that things are not going as planned. Some residents blamed the abandonment on a lack of infrastructure and electricity.

The prevailing belief behind the abandoned village is that the place is inhabited by a group of notorious "elves" supernatural beings who are said to possess places and people. Locals also believe that something mysterious in the sand caused the infestation of the house, prompting the locals to flee the village.

Visit a ghost town an hour`s drive from Dubai

Since Al Madam Village is deserted and no one has specific information on what happened and how it is a popular tourist attraction for those who like unexplained mysteries. The abandoned village is located near the Madame area on Dubai-Hatta Road (E44). The village is approximately 70 kilometers from both Dubai and Sharjah.

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What can you expect from a trip to a ghost village near Dubai?

Highlights of Ghost Village Tour 

• No entrance fee
• Safari activities, 
• Visiting abounded houses/mosque
• Sandboarding/quad biking
• Camel ride 

Visit Al Madam Mosque

The mosque is also empty. Upon arriving at Al Madame Village, the first thing you will notice is the eerie silence surrounding the entire area. It might be a little scary, but that`s to be expected when you`re exploring ghost towns. Then you`ll see houses with furniture inside, half-buried in the sand.

Explore the village and its abandoned houses, don`t forget to record your visit with photos and videos to share with friends and family. There is also a mosque in the village, which is gradually drowning in the unforgiving desert.

Visit houses, buried in the sand 

An abandoned house with destroyed furniture buried in the sand. The village like emptiness and ominous silence that accompanies you all the time make you wonder if you`re here alone? Or are your nerves and senses just deceiving you? who knows!

Final Thoughts

This concludes our guide to Al Madam ghost village near Dubai. The village is located between Dubai and Sharjah, so it is easy to visit both emirates.

Besides visiting the ghost town, don`t forget to explore these amazing activities in Dubai.

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