Dubai – Masaader News
Scale Model of the Al-Jahli Castle, an important historical site, central to the history of the United Arab Emirates. Patterned off the Al-Jahli castle in Al-Ain, which was built in 1898, under the direction of Shaikh Zayed bin Khalifa,
Best-in-class example of local military architecture. Historically, the Jahili Fort is of great importance as it is well associated with the history of the Al Nahyan Family.
The construction of Al Jahili Fort began in 1891 under Sheikh Zayed the First and was completed in 1898. Its location was ideal for military, as well as residential purposes, being in close access to water resources and surrounded by fertile land for farming.
It was suitable for use as a summer refuge of the Al Nahyan family from the humid coast of Abu Dhabi, and provided shelter for the residents of Al Ain Oasis in times of political turmoil.
Consequently the fort remained a residence for the Al Nahyan family even after Sheikh Zayed the First passed away in 1909.