Al Jahili Fort
Abu Dhabi’s Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain combines historic mudbrick architecture, a distinctive tiered tower and exhibitions exploring the region’s heritage.
In Abu Dhabi’s garden city of Al Ain, Al Jahili Fort brings together mudbrick architecture and the history of the ruling Al Nahyan family. Built in the late nineteenth century for Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, known as Zayed the First, it served as a summer residence and a symbol of authority. Look for the square enclosure, corner towers and distinctive circular tower, whose four tiers narrow as they rise. The restored complex includes permanent and temporary exhibition spaces, with a display devoted to traveller and photographer Wilfred Thesiger. It is a rewarding stop for understanding the architecture and heritage of Al Ain. Telephone: +971 3 711 8311. Photo: “Al Jahili Fort-.jpg” by Mathewkurianp / Wikimedia Commons, photographed 29 October 2021. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and re-encoded for this website; display may crop the edges. Source and licence links below. Archive photograph; no photographer endorsement implied.
- Emirate: Abu Dhabi
- Location: Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street, Al Jahili, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Questions and answers
Where is Al Jahili Fort?
It is on Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street in Al Jahili, Al Ain, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
What can visitors see at Al Jahili Fort?
The restored mudbrick fort has a square enclosure, corner towers, a distinctive tiered circular tower and exhibition spaces, including a display devoted to Wilfred Thesiger.
How can I check visitor arrangements?
Consult the official Experience Abu Dhabi page or telephone +971 3 711 8311. Opening hours should be confirmed before travelling.
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