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The whitewashed walls and coral-stone tower of Sharjah Fort under a clear sky.
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NAVEEN SHARAF A · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Sharjah Fort

Sharjah Fort, or Al Hisn, is a coral-stone fort in the Heart of Sharjah that was the seat of government and residence of the ruling Al Qasimi family. Built in the early 19th century and largely demolished in 1970, it was rebuilt from 1996 and holds a museum with photographs, weapons, a jail cell and the rooms of the ruling family.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Thu 08:00–20:00Fri 16:00–20:00Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source sharjahmuseums.ae

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon08:00–20:00
Tue08:00–20:00
Wed08:00–20:00
Thu08:00–20:00
Fri16:00–20:00
Sat08:00–20:00
Sun08:00–20:00

Nearby

Souq Al Arsah

street

Sharjah Art Museum

art museum

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

museum

Central Souq

street

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Sharjah Fort?

Opening hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–20:00 · Fri 16:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00.

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