The round stone watchtower of Al Maqta on its rock islet in the channel, with trees on the shore behind it.

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Al Maqta Fort

Al Maqta Fort is a watchtower on a small rock islet in the channel between Abu Dhabi island and the mainland, beside the Al Maqta Bridge. Built in the late 18th century of stone bound with gypsum, it watched the shallow crossing that caravans used at low tide to reach the island. Visitors see the restored tower from the shore.

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