Al Mukaynis

Al Mukaynis
مكينس
District
Al Mukaynis is located in Qatar
Al Mukaynis
Al Mukaynis
Coordinates: 25°07′00″N 51°14′00″E / 25.11667°N 51.23333°E / 25.11667; 51.23333
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Rayyan
Zone no.Zone 81
District no.484
Area
[1]
 • Total
15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi)

Al Mukaynis (Arabic: مكينس; also spelled Mekaines) is a district located in the municipality of Ar Rayyan, Qatar, near Mebaireek. Mudhlem Cave, which translates to "Dark Cave" in Arabic,[2] is located in the area.[3] Nearby Al Rekayya Farms (Irkaya Farms) is a popular bird watching site.[4]

In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Al Mukaynis was mentioned as a stopover on the route from Hofuf to Doha as early as 1908.[5]

Etymology

The name Al Mukaynis derives from the Arabic term mekainis, a diminutive of maknas, which denotes a habitat frequented by wild animals during periods of extreme heat. The site, formerly a rawda (a type of low-lying area that retains moisture), once served as a seasonal refuge for such wildlife.[6]

Geography

Al Mukaynis is located in south-central Qatar, south of the Doha-Abu Samra road. It forms part of the northern zone of the southern desert region, which occupies 34.7% of Qatar's total area. Of the four sub-regions of the southern desert, Al Mukaynis is a part of the Miocene-Tiwar sub-area. The area around Al Mukaynis is part of a region characterized by a mix of rocky plains (hamada) and sand dunes. It is located in a zone where the landscape begins to show more varied topographical features compared to areas further north.[7]

Al Mukaynis is near an area of geological interest, characterized by Miocene-era formations that are distinct from the surrounding older rock types. The surrounding area has a generally undulating surface with elevations not exceeding 60 metres (200 ft) above sea level.[7]

Climate

The following is climate data for Al Mukaynis obtained from Qatar Meteorology Department.

Climate data for Al Mukaynis
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.8
(73.0) 		25.0
(77.0) 		29.4
(84.9) 		35.6
(96.1) 		41.1
(106.0) 		43.9
(111.0) 		44.4
(111.9) 		44.4
(111.9) 		41.7
(107.1) 		36.7
(98.1) 		29.4
(84.9) 		24.4
(75.9) 		34.9
(94.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 17.2
(63.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		23.1
(73.6) 		28.6
(83.5) 		33.6
(92.5) 		35.9
(96.6) 		37.2
(99.0) 		37.2
(99.0) 		34.4
(93.9) 		29.7
(85.5) 		24.2
(75.6) 		19.2
(66.6) 		28.3
(83.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 11.7
(53.1) 		13.3
(55.9) 		16.7
(62.1) 		21.7
(71.1) 		26.1
(79.0) 		27.8
(82.0) 		30.0
(86.0) 		30.0
(86.0) 		27.2
(81.0) 		22.8
(73.0) 		18.9
(66.0) 		13.9
(57.0) 		21.7
(71.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7.5
(0.30) 		7.7
(0.30) 		12.9
(0.51) 		4.2
(0.17) 		0.5
(0.02) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.5
(0.02) 		2.5
(0.10) 		21
(0.8) 		56.8
(2.22)
Average relative humidity (%) 68 63 54 45 37 36 39 48 50 55 61 72 52
Source: [8]

References

  1. ^ "Qatar districts". arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. ^ Abdulali M. Sadiq & Sobhi J. Nasir (2002). "Middle Pleistocene karst evolution in the State of Qatar, Arabian Gulf". Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. 64 (2): 132–139.
  3. ^ Heidelberger, Mark. "What Caves Are In Qatar". USA Today. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. ^ Newsletter (issue 2), vol. 1, Qatar Bird Club, April 2010
  5. ^ "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1524] (1639/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Mekainis Al Shamali". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  7. ^ a b "طبوغرافية شبه جزيرة قطر" (in Arabic). Qatar Historical Encyclopedia. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  8. ^ Climate Normals Qatar Weather


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