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Mezyad Fort

United Arab Emirates

Mezyad Fort in the United Arab Emirates
Photo: Marko · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Mezyad (Arabic: مَزْيَد, romanized: Mazyad) is a settlement in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to the south of the main part of Al Ain City, on the border of the U.A.E. and Oman. It is known for having a historical fort, and is part of a desert park, which also includes a necropolis and Mount Hafeet nearby. The park can be called either "Mezyad Desert Park" or "Jebel Hafeet Desert Park".

Text adapted from “Mezyad, Al-Ain” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Mezyad Fort ranks #7,653 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #10 of the 19 mapped in United Arab Emirates. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Al Ain, 23 km away. See how United Arab Emirates compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mezyad Fort?

Mezyad Fort stands in the United Arab Emirates, at 24.02111°, 55.83333°.

How famous is Mezyad Fort?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,653 of 9,079 worldwide, and #10 in the United Arab Emirates. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Mezyad Fort?

Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Fort (Al Ain), about 23 km away.

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