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Al Jahili Fort
A restored mud-brick fort of 1891, built to protect the palm farmers of Al Ain.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 1 h
- Price
- Free
About
Al Jahili Fort was built in 1891 by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan to protect date farmers in the Al Jahili oasis. In 1955 it became a base for the Trucial Oman Scouts. It has been open to visitors since 1971, and its mud-brick walls and towers are a fine example of traditional fort building in the region. It lies close to the centre and is easy to reach on foot.
Best time to go: Visit in the morning, then walk on to the nearby Al Ain Oasis.
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