The low-lying, sandy island spans approximately 0.2 square kilometres (0.077 sq mi)[1] and is characterized by its rich biodiversity, featuring coral reefs, diverse marine life, and significant bird populations.

[2] The island is surrounded by extensive coral reefs that extend more than a quarter of a mile into the Gulf.

These reef systems are primarily composed of brain coral (Meandra) and Acropora palmata, creating intricate mazes of canyons, tunnels, and plateaus that support a diverse marine ecosystem.

Female turtles, weighing up to 300 pounds, come ashore at night to lay between 75 and 100 eggs in carefully constructed nests.

[4] The island serves as an important habitat for various bird species, with three distinct tern species maintaining separate territories:[4] The Hoopoe (Upupa epops), locally known as "hud-hud," is also occasionally observed on the island and is considered a good omen in Arab culture.