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Fujairah is the city of history and culture. You will find several landmarks and museums all around the city. Fujairah Fort is the oldest fort in the UAE that was established in the year 1670 on a high hill of Fujairah. While you go on a trip to the beautiful cities of Fujairah, visit the Fujairah Fort once and enjoy its beautiful sights.

Fujairah Fort used to act as a defensive structure and a residence of the ruling family. Including its three stories, Fujairah Fort stands high above the enclosing flat vex-shaped plain. For more than several centuries, this fort stood there as the only stone building along that extension of the coast. Fujairah Fort has two round-shaped towers and one square tower. The restoration of Fujairah Fort took a long period of time and was completed about more than four years ago. Unlike the other forts in Fujairah, Fujairah Fort is not being used as a museum. The Fujairah museum is situated in a contemporary building nearby.

Fujairah Fort was built in 1670 and was badly destroyed by the British in the early 20th Century. This fort has been refurbished and restored to its former grandeur and splendor. For several centuries, this fort was the only stone structure along the Fujairah coast.

Other than Fujairah Fort, you can access various other sightseeing places while touring to Fujairah. Fujairah Museum, Bull Butting, Al Hayl Castle and Bitnah Fort and Fujairah Heritage Village are some attractions worth experiencing.

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Tourist Attractions in Fujairah
Al Hayl Castle and Bitnah Fort	Bull Butting
Fujairah Fort	Fujairah Heritage Village
Fujairah Museum