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The Jahili Fort, Abu Dhabi was home of the late ruler of Dubai Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The fort was built in (Zayed the First, 1855-1909)The fort is distinguished by its impressive main tower, which has four floors.
Jahili Fort, Abu Dhabi might seem to be comparatively small against a backdrop of other skyscraping buildings in Dubai and forts of Dubai. but this fort all the more important if we look from the point of its architecture and historical meaning. This fort tells about the history of Al Ain city and of the Emirate in general.
The fort, houses the most popular tourist museum in this region, Al Ain National Museum, Abu Dhabi. This museum has an extensive archaeological and ethnographical collection, including some gold pendants coin collection. The museum also has a large collection of gifts received by the President from visiting statesmen.
People who are interested the history of Dubai should definitely give a visit to this place. Tourists on tours to Dubai should visit Jahili Fort, Abu Dhabi because of its historical importance
The Al Jahili Fort , Abu Dhabi is closed only on Saturdays. The fort is open
for public viewing on all public holidays. The entry
free is for children and 1 Dhis charged for adults.
The
timings of the Jahili Fort, Abu Dhabi in winters are
from 8:30 am to 1:00pm in the morning and 3:30 to 5:30
in the evening. The summer timings are 8:30 am to 1:00pm
in the morning and 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening.
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