Al Futaisi () is an island about southwest of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates with a size of approximately .
The largest part of the island, which is long and wide, is a wildlife sanctuary. There is a tourist ecotourism resort on the island. Animals such as Dugong, Osprey, lizards (Uromastyx) and Gazelles exist on the island.
History In 2002, archaeologists discovered 22 ancient water catchments on the island. The catchements showed a survival technique used in the region previously to collect water. A total of 38 archaeological sites have been discovered on Futaisi Island.
Transportation Futaisi is not connected to the mainland by a bridge and is primarily accessed via its boat dock. The island also contains the remains of Futaysi Airport, a planned private airfield that was never completed and consists only of an abandoned sand runway.
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