Update 2024: Since this post was first published, the village has undergone many changes. It has now been converted to a luxury adults-only hotel.

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Al Miqsar Village, or Najd Al Miqsar, was built around 300 years ago and is located atop a small mountain in Wadi Shie, Khorfakkan. The small fort at the top is known as Wadi Shie Castle and has high slits through which to aim a rifle and also to provide ventilation.

Al Miqsar Village can currently be reached by following the road to Wadi Shie from Khorfakkan, after going through the underpass, keep to right at all forks. Or take the walkway under the Khorfakkan Rd by taking The Walk on the dry side of Al Rafisa Dam (although the underpass is not yet very accessible to all).

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