A private tour to see one of the biggest mud structures in the Middle east. The history of the fort and the politics of the city the UAE rulers came from. Inside there was a special exhibition of Bin London or Wilfred Thesiger's journeys in the UAE and Oman. Great pictures and maps of bygone days.

The desert earthen architecture at its best. Have a look at the 15 minute restoration movie before you take a walk around the fort and you will appreciate the excellence of the work that was done here much more. Great place for those who admire architecture.

This is a splendid historic fort in the heart of Al Ain, with a fascinating permanent exhibition celebrating the travels of Wilfred Thesiger through the Empty Quarter. The fort itself is impressive, dating back over a century, and there is a good video documenting the conversation techniques used in its partial reconstruction. At present there is also a small temporary exhibition showcasing buildings similarly built of rammed earth around the world. A personal highlight though was the permanent collection of photographs and exhibits from the two expeditions undertaken by Thesiger during the late 1940s. Truly a different era.