Part of the charm of all that’s exotic about Arabia, are the formidable forts. The guide introduces the twin-towered Dhayah fort saying, “In 1819 this fort played a large part in the resistance against British attack upon the tribes of Ras al-Khaimah.” Today the reconstructed fort—built of stone, mud-brick and mortar on the location of the old fort—can be visited via an easy-to-negotiate stairway. At the top, two towers face each other within a small courtyard. It’s a remarkable place to visit, especially at sunset, not least for memories of times past, but as much for lush views over the fertile cluster of date palms below.Dhayah Fort
Part of the charm of all that’s exotic about Arabia, are the formidable forts. The guide introduces the twin-towered Dhayah fort saying, “In 1819 this fort played a large part in the resistance against British attack upon the tribes of Ras al-Khaimah.” Today the reconstructed fort—built of stone, mud-brick and mortar on the location of the old fort—can be visited via an easy-to-negotiate stairway. At the top, two towers face each other within a small courtyard. It’s a remarkable place to visit, especially at sunset, not least for memories of times past, but as much for lush views over the fertile cluster of date palms below.
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