Exploring Emirati culture and heritage in Al Ain

UP ABOVE THE CITY... Jebel Hafeet is a well-known landmark throughout its history and is a contemporary tourist attraction.
THE PALATIAL EFFECT... The Al Ain Palace Museum, built in 1937, was the palace of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
SHARP SECURITY... The Sultan Fort gate adorned with spearheads, as it was used as a defence headquarters during the time.
FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE... Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain was erected in 1891 to defend the city and protect the palm groves.
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RIGHT MOULD... Storage jars discovered at Hili 2 and Rumailah in Al Ain City are on display at the Al Ain National Museum.
HISTORICAL TREASURES... The antiquities of the UAE, beginning from the Stone Age, are on display at the Al Ain National Museum.
Ryan Lim

Published: Sat 19 Aug 2017, 11:01 PM

Last updated: Sun 20 Aug 2017, 1:06 AM

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