Masafi Fort - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Masafi Fort

The fort built in the 1800s and was restored in 2012. It is placed in Masafi suburb on the western edge of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates near Fujairah border with Ras Al Khaimah, which goes through Masafi village.

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Attractions Near Masafi Fort

Al Bidya Mosque

Al Bidya Mosque

24.72km from Masafi Fort

It is a historical mosque located in Al Badiyah village in Fujairah Emirate, near Al-Bidya Fort and 40 km away from Fujairah city. It is the oldest known mosque in the country, dating back to the 16 century. It is still in use.

Al Hayl Castle - حصن الحيل

Al Hayl Castle - حصن الحيل

25.13km from Masafi Fort

Al-Hayl Castle is a historical building from 200 years ago. It was the home for the Royal family of Fujairah and has an important rule in for patrolling and surveillance. It is located close to Al Hayl Village, about 10 km from Fujairah city, and has a great observation area on the wind towers.

Fujairah Fort

Fujairah Fort

25.48km from Masafi Fort

In the old Fujairah village, 2 km away from Fujairah city downtown lies this 16th-century fort considered as one of the oldest and largest forts in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for its important role in fighting colonialism.

Fujairah Museum

Fujairah Museum

25.89km from Masafi Fort

This archaeology and local history museum in Fujairah City near Fujairah Fort was opened in the early 1990s. It has sections exhibiting the cultural and traditional history of the local people and various collections such as weapons, arrowheads, costumes, carnelian, and other things related to fishing, pottery, trade, and agriculture.

Fujairah Beach

Fujairah Beach

29.26km from Masafi Fort

Located on the northern side of Fujairah City in the Gulf of Oman. You can do activities such as kayaking & scuba diving here. It has also some resorts, restaurants and shops around its premises.

Hatta

Hatta

55.28km from Masafi Fort

An inland exclave of the emirate of Dubai, Hatta is a heritage village that lies between mountains, and a well known get-away from the heat of Dubai. It has activities that make you an adrenaline junky, such as off-road adventures in the desert and mountains, hiking to the Hatta Rock Pool.

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Fujairah

Fujairah

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Fujairah is the fifth-largest emirate with a total area of 1,450 km2. It is the only emirate in the United Arab Emirates located on the Gulf of Oman. Fujairah is known for its beaches, parks, and the Hajar Mountains which go through most of the emirate.

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