Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain

#7 among attractions in Al Ain

Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

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Qasr Al Muwaiji, or "Muwaiji Fort", is a fort in the central part of Al Ain in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is noted as the birthplace of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates, and where his father and predecessor, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was based during his tenure as the Ruler's Representative of the Eastern Region of the Emirate. It was reportedly built in the early 20th century by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, during the reign of his father. ()

Coordinates: 24°13'33"N, 55°43'42"E

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Al AinAl Ain United Arab Emirates

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Qasr Al Muwaiji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al Ain Mall, Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain National Museum, Al Jahili Fort.

3.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Al Ain Mall, Al Ain
87 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Garden City of the United Arab Emirates, Al Ain Mall stands as a premier shopping destination that caters to the diverse needs of its visitors. This expansive shopping centre is a beacon of retail and entertainment in the city of Al Ain...
3.6 miS
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain
91 min walk • Nestled in the lush green foothills of the Jebel Hafeet Mountains, Al Ain Zoo stands as a testament to the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to wildlife conservation and environmental education. Established in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this...
3 miE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Al Ain National Museum, Al Ain
76 min walk • Nestled in the oasis city of Al Ain, the Al Ain National Museum stands as a bastion of the United Arab Emirates' rich cultural heritage. Established in 1969 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum serves as a window into the history of the region...
1.7 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain
44 min walk • Nestled in the oasis city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Al Jahili Fort stands as a testament to the region's storied past and architectural prowess. Constructed in the late 19th century, this castle-like structure was built under the patronage of Sheikh Zayed bin...
1.2 miE
Mosque
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, Al Ain
32 min walk • Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, also known as "Al Ain Grand Mosque", "Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Grand Mosque", or simply Sheikh Khalifa Mosque, is the largest mosque in the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and one of the largest mosques in the United Arab Emirates, open to the public since 12 April 2021.
2.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Al Ain
56 min walk • Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, also known as "Al Ain Palace Museum", is a museum in the city of Al Ain, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
4 miNE
Archaeological site
Rumailah, Al Ain
103 min walk • Rumailah is an archaeological site in Al Ain, UAE, as well as the site of a thick-walled coral and adobe fort, thought to date to the early 20th century.
6.2 miNE
, Park
Hili Archaeological Park, Al Ain
159 min walk • Hili Archaeological Park is the location of a Bronze Age site in Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
2.4 miE
Mosque
Sheikha Salama Mosque, Al Ain
62 min walk • The Sheikha Salama Mosque is a mosque in the city of Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Formerly the largest mosque in use in the city, it is named after Sheikhah Salamah, mother of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of Sheikh Khalifa.
1.5 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
39 min walk • The Hazza bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, located in the City of Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the home stadium of Al Ain FC of the UAE Pro-League. The stadium holds 22,717 spectators and opened in 2014.
3.4 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Al Ain
88 min walk • Tahnoun Bin Mohamed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is one of the home grounds of Al Ain Club.