Culture & Heritage

Falaj Al Mualla Fort

حصن فلج المعلا

Al Shareiah, Falaj Al Mualla, Umm Al Quwain, UAEShow on map

Worth crossing emirates

  • Outdoor
  • Family-friendly
  • Parking

A quiet fort in the UAE countryside.

Why it's worth the trip

A large, well kept fort with watchtowers on the edge of the desert, in a peaceful farming village. Very few visitors, which makes it calm.

About this place

Falaj Al Mualla Fort was the summer residence of UAQ's rulers, set among farms and dunes inland. It has a small museum, a mosque and watchtowers. Combine it with a drive through the farmland and a desert sunset.

Perfect for

  • Quiet
  • Authentic Emirati
  • Outdoorsy
  • Heritage
  • Day trip

Location

Al Shareiah, Falaj Al Mualla, Umm Al Quwain, UAE

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