Al-Jahili Fort

الجَاهلِي, Italy

Al-Jahili Fort (Arabic: قَلْعَة ٱلْجَاهِلِي, romanized: Qalʿat al-Jāhilī) is a 19th century fort in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The fort was built in 1891 in Al-Jahili Oasis by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for the protection of date palm farmers. In 1955, it served as a base for the Tr

ucial Oman Scouts. Since 1971, it is a tourist attraction in Al Ain.

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Nearby

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque mosque · 1 km away
United Arab Emirates University university · 1 km away
Sheikha Salama mosque mosque · 2 km away
Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium stadium · 2 km away
Al Ain Oasis monumenti · 2 km away
Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Fort, Al-Ain castle · 2 km away
Al-Murabba Fort castle · 2 km away
Qasr Al Muwaiji castle · 3 km away