Al Jahili Fort, also known as Jahili Fort, stands in the Al Jahili area of Al Ain, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It was built in 1891 to defend the city and to protect the trade routes that passed through the oasis.
What to expect
Today the fort houses exhibitions on the history of the local area. One of its displays is devoted to the explorer Wilfred Thesiger, whose travels in the region are part of its story. For visitors interested in heritage, it offers a direct look at the kind of building that once guarded this part of the desert and the people who depended on it.
- A historic fort dating from 1891, set within the city of Al Ain
- Exhibitions on local history
- A display on the explorer Wilfred Thesiger
Around the fort
Al Jahili sits in Al Ain, a city known for its oases and its long links with the surrounding desert. A visit to the fort pairs well with time spent exploring the city and its green spaces, giving a fuller picture of how the settlement grew around its water and trade routes.
To check details before you go, you can call the fort on +971 3 711 8188.