The Fort of El Hal - known historical landmark of the Arab Emirate of Fujairah. This old Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1670 and is located 12 km from another famous Portuguese Fort of Fujairah. Very often people in the Fort called the "flying fortress" because of its location: while standing on a hill, as if he touches the ground.

El Hal is a wonderful creation of the Portuguese, which is a real medieval castle. It was built to strengthen the Portuguese positions held through the Gulf of Oman to Fujairah. The main function of this structure was to protect the main borders.

It should be noted that the Fort of El Chal quite well preserved and has survived to this day almost in its original appearance. In 1925, Fujairah was bombed, many buildings were damaged, including the Fort. But thanks to high-quality restoration of the Fort came to our time in one piece. When the restoration took into account all the authentic features of the architectural appearance of the fortress.

Fort had strong fortifications. Walls are equipped with narrow loopholes special configuration that allowed for as long as possible to keep the defense during sieges of the city, and crowned with battlements, behind which the soldiers were tracking the appearance of enemies and hide from their guns. Located here the watch tower allowed you to see enemies from afar.

The building of the Fort of El Hall built of stone blocks and consists of several floors. Until the mid-XX century the fortress was the residence of the ruler of the Emirate. After the castle, you can see the spacious living rooms, elegant bedrooms, luxury kitchen, utility room, and enjoy the watch-tower. Now on the first floor of the Fort to produce date syrup.