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Al Jahili Fort, United Arab Emirates
A desert defence
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is best known as home to the same-named capital city of the United Arab Emirates. But its territory stretches deep into the desert as well, making up 87% of the UAE's total area. Al Jahili Fort, built in 1891 to help defend an important date palm-farming oasis, is one of several architectural marvels in Al Ain – the nation's largest inland city. While it's not as bustling as the capital or the bigger-still Dubai, Al Ain's history and beauty draw more and more visitors each year, adding to the UAE's 21st-century tourism boom.
A desert defence
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is best known as home to the same-named capital city of the United Arab Emirates. But its territory stretches deep into the desert as well, making up 87% of the UAE's total area. Al Jahili Fort, built in 1891 to help defend an important date palm-farming oasis, is one of several architectural marvels in Al Ain – the nation's largest inland city. While it's not as bustling as the capital or the bigger-still Dubai, Al Ain's history and beauty draw more and more visitors each year, adding to the UAE's 21st-century tourism boom.
Al Jahili Fort was built in 1891 to defend an important date palm-farming oasis.
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