Al Ain Fort stands on Zayed Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain, in the Abu Dhabi Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. It is a historic fort built in 1910, and it is also known as the Al Ain Palace Museum or the Eastern Fort.
A residence turned museum
The fort was once the residence of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Today it is a museum that presents Emirati heritage and culture, so a visit gives you a direct look at the setting in which the region's history unfolded. Its thick walls and older rooms make the building itself part of the experience.
What a visit offers
- A look at the architecture of a fort that dates from 1910.
- Displays that focus on Emirati heritage and culture.
- A link to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose former home this was.
The fort suits visitors who enjoy history, traditional buildings and museums that tell the story of a place. It is a calm stop, and it works well alongside a wider look at the country's past.
Around the fort
Al Ain is an oasis city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the fort is one of several heritage places in the area. Plan your time so you can see the fort and then explore the city at a relaxed pace.
To check details before you go, you can call the museum on +971 3 764 1595.