Fujairah Fort

Fujairah Fort was built in 1670 whereas others say construction occurred about 1800. Anyhow, the fortress is considered to be the oldest standing fort in the UAE. It is a majestic mud brick castle with a square gate tower, three round towers and high walls. One of the milestones in the building's history was a two-year occupation by Wahabbists, from 1808 to 1810. They took possession of the fort, as well as others along the Eastern Coast, until local tribes won it back. The British bombarded the fort in 1925 during a confrontation wit the Ruler of Fujairah and the towers facing the sea were severely damaged. It was the last time when British gunboats opened fire in the Gulf of Oman. The fort was fully renovated in 2000. At the foot of the fort there is a Heritage Village that includes several traditional houses recently restored or still under restoration. Some of the houses used to be residences of members of Fujairah ruling family.