Al-Ayjah Lighthouse was built by the Portuguese. It was in the past a defensive tower and was transformed into a lighthouse used to guide wooden dhow boats safely to Lake Sur. Al-Ayjah Lighthouse, also known as the Lighthouse of Sur, is one of the best and most beautiful attractions that can be visited in The Omani city of Sur, it is located facing the Gulf of Oman in Ras Ayqa. The highest point on the eastern side of the port of Tire, it provides charming panoramic views of the city, the bay and the surrounding areas, and it also offers its visitors interesting cultural, historical and natural experiences.