27/04/2022
Al Jakhili Fortress (Al Ain)
Al Jakhili Fortress is a wartime monument of Arab architecture. It was built at the end of the 19th century. It is located in the central part of Al Ain, surrounded by a park. You should pay special attention to this remarkable sight in the UAE.
The fortress was built by the order of Sheikh Al Nahyan. It was intended to defend the city and to give shelter to the citizens in the period of internecine strife. The palace also served as a resting place for the sheikh and his family. In its original form, the fortress had a watchtower and a fort in the shape of a square. Now the appearance has undergone some changes, but the Old Fort has been almost completely preserved.
The tower consists of four tiers. The first two are open to the public. In the western part of the fort are the soldiers' barracks. These buildings are among the new ones. In one of the barracks is an exhibition hall with photographic works by Wilfrid Thesiger. The Arabs have a deep respect for this Englishman with a complex fate who loved Arabia and the manners of the Bedouins. He is also famous for his explorations during his countless journeys.
Excursions to Al Ain begin with the fortress and the park around it. There are palm trees, fountains, and playgrounds on its territory. All this allows you to relax in the midst of calm and tranquility.