Al Mirfa is a coastal town on the Arabian Gulf, located in the western part of the Abu Dhabi Emirate and is 170 km away from it towards Al-Sila’, connected to Abu Dhabi through a paved road. The population of Al Mirfa and neighboring areas is estimated at 15,000 most of who work as fishermen, the ancient vocation from time immemorial. Others are employed by the various governmental agencies. The town of Al Mirfa is considered the center of the western area.