Al Mukaynis

Al Mukaynis (مكينس) is a locality of Mebaireek located in the municipality of Ar Rayyan, Qatar. Mudhlem Cave, which translates to "Dark Cave" in Arabic, is located in the area. Nearby Al Rekayya Farms (Irkaya Farms) is a popular bird watching site.

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.

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.

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 m above sea level.

Climate
The following is climate data for Mukenis obtained from Qatar Meteorology Department.