Håvar wrote a review Apr 2019. Art And Culture, Historical Site, Architecture , Fort You wouldn’t want to miss such a site, would you?The fort is located at Sultan Bin Zayed Al Awwal Street, Al Mutawaa, Al Ain.Driving is the best way to get to the fort and it will take approximately an hour and forty minutes. Al Jahili Fort is a truly historical building for Dubai. One of the historic structures of UAE, Al Jahili Fort presents a picture perfect view nestled amid natureÍs beauty. When we look back, this was a significant development and one that had a profound impact on the political situation in the region. Alternatively, the X90 bus travels from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain. Since its restoration in 2007 by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, the fort has become a hotspot for residents and tourists alike. Nice piece of Emirati history. It really is a captivating place. For people who have an interest in history, there is so much to learn. You don’t have to pay any Al Jahili Fort entrance fee How can I contact the management at Al Jahili Fort? Zwischen 2007 und 2008 wurde die Festung von der Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture und Heritage restauriert und in ein Kulturzentrum und eine Touristenattraktion transformiert. If this sounds good, a day tour at the historic sites in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain would be awesome. It is intriguing and perhaps a little overwhelming to see how much things have evolved in the past century so.For all that it offers, the Al Jahili Fort won the prominent Terra Award for the best Earthen Architecture in the world in 2016.
Hence, for invaders, it was not just another pit stop for future conquests but a resourceful land.His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (Zayed the Great – 1855-1909) of Abu Dhabi and along with the rulers of Oman, took measures to safeguard the local population.

Witnessing this traditional form of Arabian architecture is quite an experience in itself. Located in the Buraimi Oasis, residents of the fort faced many armed invasions. For people who have an interest in history, there is so much to learn. Construction of the fort started the same year. This exhibit provides a peek into the Bedouin lifestyle. While officially it was the home to members of the Al Nahyan ruling family, but there was a greater purpose. It has ample space that was reserved for performances and certain performances may still be conducted here.Fancy a good night's sleep after a tiring day? The Al Jahili Fort today is a huge tourist attraction. With the futuristic advancements of the country firmly in the limelight, sometimes the significance of UAE as a site with some momentous historic sites is overlooked. This area is surrounded by an expansive courtyard, which is why concerts are organised here.For history buffs, the small exhibit in the honour of British explorer Air Wilfred Thesiger would be fascinating. From there, you can take any bus as all Al Ain bus routes are at a walking distance from the fort.This completes our guide to the Al Jahili Fort. So what looks like a beautiful tourist point today, was a military cornerstone and the battles fought here certainly have played a role in shaping our modern world.With this blog, we present a comprehensive guide for your visit to the Jahili Fort Al Ain. Das Al Jahili Fort liegt im Südosten von Al Ain, in der Nähe des Al Ain-Palace-Museum und ist täglich außer Montags von 09.00 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr geöffnet. To see such a strikingly massive structure, all built from mud bricks, makes you marvel at the mastery of the workers.The fort’s battlements and watchtowers are also a point of interest for visitors.