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Activity Description

Qasr al Muwaiji is an impressive structure that has watched over the oasis for around 100 years. It was built in the early years of the 20th century in the time of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa the First by his son Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Khalifa. You can visit the exhibition, housed in an elegant glass-walled space within the courtyard of Qasr al Muwaiji, tells the story of the fort and its inhabitants. It focuses in particular on HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. HH Sheikh Khalifa was born and raised at Qasr al Muwaiji, and it is fitting that it is now home to an exhibition celebrating his life and achievements. Visitors can explore the history of Al Muwaiji from the earliest traces of archaeological evidence through to today and can experience the historic buildings and impressive courtyard of Qasr al Muwaiji, soaking up the atmosphere.