Umm an Nasan
Island Private Bahraini island near capital, restricted access
Umm an Nasan is a small island off northern Bahrain’s coast within the Northern Governorate. The island is sparsely developed and mainly visible from the nearby mainland.
Umm an Nasan is a small island in the Northern Governorate of Bahrain, located off the northwest coast of Bahrain’s main island. The island is associated with private estates and is not a public resort.
The island has been used in recent decades for private and official purposes by members of Bahrain’s ruling circles and for related estate developments. Public information on detailed historical uses is limited.
Umm an Nasan lies close to Bahrain’s main island within the northern coastal zone and is administratively part of the Northern Governorate of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Restricted access: The island is privately owned and access is restricted, with limited or no public visitation allowed in many parts.
How to Get to Umm an Nasan #
Umm an Nasan is a privately owned island off northern Bahrain and is not served by public transport. There is no public ferry or scheduled service; access requires permission from the island’s owners or the Bahraini authorities and, if granted, is normally by private boat or charter. Visitors cannot assume public access.
Tips for Visiting Umm an Nasan #
- Umm an Nasan (Umm al Nasan) is privately owned and not open to general public visitation-do not expect to land or tour the island without explicit permission from the owners or authorities.
- If you want to view the island, arrange a licensed boat trip that passes the shoreline or view it from mainland coastal vantage points rather than planning to go ashore; treat the island as off-limits unless you have formal access rights.
Best Time to Visit Umm an Nasan #
If access is possible, the cool season (November-March) offers the most pleasant conditions; summers are very hot and access may be limited.
Weather & Climate near Umm an Nasan #
Umm an Nasan's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 39°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 43°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 43°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 37°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
