Al Hail Fort

Al Hail Fortress is one of the strong fortresses which occupies an important strategic position and forum of more than direction and is considered a Forum for more than one direction and a unity point for the road to Fujairah.

The Fortress was built in the village of Al Hail on the west bank of the valley of Al Hail on a mountain rising about 40 meters from the surface of the valley ground abd the valley was called The Fortress Mountain.

The Village of Al Hail is located southwest of the city of Fujairah, about 13 kilometers away and according to the stories of elderly people from residents of the area the Fort was in the reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi and on the basis of the results of chemical analysis of carbon-14, the fortress was built in 1830.

And after the fortress was demolished, Al Hail square was built on a hill high up to about 15 meters above ground level. It consists of two floors and the roof of the square was dedicated to the surveillance and defence through holes and platforms and Tarabeech...

The Square is characterized by clearly revealing the Four Direction of the area.

Gravel, burnt clay, wood veins and palm leaves were used in the construction of the square and strong Alkndl wood in the making of the ceilings.

It was built in the era of Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, may God bless his soul.