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Al Jahili Fort

One of the largest forts in the UAE
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One of the largest forts in the UAE

Al Jahili Fort, one of the largest forts in the United Arab Emirates, was built in the late 19th century by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa the First (r. 1855-1909), both as a symbol of power and as a royal summer residence. The original fort consisted of a square fortified enclosure and a distinctive four-storey circular tower.

The original components of Al Jahili Fort include a square high-walled fort and a separate round tower composed of four consecutively rising and narrowing concentric tiers. Today, the fort has cylindrical towers at three of its corners, while in the fourth is the sheikh’s majlis, or reception area, where he entertained guests and conducted official business.

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Al Jahili Fort, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 392189, United Arab Emirates

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