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Umm Al Quwain Fort

Umm Al Quwain Fort Tourism

Umm Al Quwain Fort Tourism

Type of destination: Museum / Historical Landmark
Umm Al Quwain Fort, also known as Umm Al Quwain Museum, is a fortification that has stood the test of time in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. Originally built in the 18th century as the residence of the ruling Al Mu’alla family, the fort was later used as both administrative offices and a police station. The architecture reflects traditional Arabian design, with high walls, wooden doors, and defensive towers that illustrate the historical military importance. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone of Umm Al Quwain's cultural legacy, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that reveal the emirate's history and archaeology. Visitors can explore rooms that once served as weapon arsenals and view a collection of ancient pottery and manuscripts. The fort has been carefully restored and converted into a public museum, ensuring its preservation for future generations to experience the rich heritage of the region. The fort-museum also hosts ethnographical displays, including traditional lifestyles, fishing, pearl diving, and local folklore providing an insightful view into the past.
Top 5 Reviews on Umm Al Quwain Fort
Prof_of_Surgery
Wrote on 13th May, 2023
Drive out of Dubai and visit rest of UAE - its beautiful
When you have had enough of Dubai sky scrapers and the endless Malls, and want to see the real UAE, and the desert - I would recommend that you hire a car and travel out to see so much more of the UA..
70ava
Wrote on 11th Feb, 2023
Beautiful and well preserved house of the Sheikh
We did not expect much but were pleasantly surprised by this place. It is a fort which houses a museum, and it was well preserved. There are some interesting stories and artifacts but most of all it g..
Z4992DEalbertb
Wrote on 26th Jun, 2022
Amazing
A quick look back into the past...a beautiful place to see how we grow and learned... Beautiful place, when you visit Umm Al Quinn you need to visit this place
mdamador
Wrote on 4th Apr, 2021
A modest but relevant piece of history
Very genuine fort More effort could be done to share about the history of Emirate A spot for pictures from the fort with the sea on the background would be priceless
843wesh
Wrote on 2nd Feb, 2021
Worth a visit to have insight to UaQ history
Not often opened but was lucky one Saturday- no one else around. Well restored fort kept in good condition. Interesting history of feuds in UaQ.
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