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Ajman Fort

Ajman Fort is distinguished as one of the antique landmarks in the United Arab Emirates. Its history extended across the years to convey the reality of life across its different eras.

Ajman Fort was a strong point of presidency and political authority in the Emirate and it was the first defense line for it. This historical over-peered landmark is a register of the ancestor s’ achievements and their immortal legacy.

It was a generous act from His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the supreme council and governor of Ajman to offer this fort as a gift to the Emirates people. That was through his resolution of devolving it to an integrated museum containing antique samples, assets, traditional industries, traditional professions and images of the old social life.

The historical dimension of the civilization and culture presented in the museum represent huge importance not only as a great legacy cherished by the people of United Arab Emirates but also as intellectual foundation for the comprehensive renaissance movement that is being taken place in the country nowadays.

Fort Establishment History

The exact year of the Fort establishment has not been known yet. However, it is surmised that it was probably built in the late of 18th century out of local materials (i.e. Coral Sea stones and gypsum). It was roofed by Jandal (boles of trees brought from East Africa).

The fort was attacked and destroyed in 1820 – as the rest of forts and castles in the northern Emirates – by the British battleships. However, it was rebuilt again by Rashid Bin Humaid I (1803 - 1838). The renovation and restoration operations were maintained during the nineteen and twenty centuries. It was used as a residency of the ruling family until 1970 when the late His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (1928 - 1981) moved to live in Al- Zahir Palace.

The fort then was transformed to a residency for Ajman police general command for the period (1970 - 1981). By the end of the eightieth decade of the twentieth century, another renovation of the fort was ordered by His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the supreme council and governor of Ajman, in order to be converted to a museum of Emirates legacy. The renovation operation took three years and was supervised by a group of experts.

For further information, you may visit Ajman Museum on the following times and days:
- Everyday from 9:00AM-1:00PM & 4:00PM-7:00PM Except on Fridays

Ajman Museum address
United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Ajman, Museum roundabout,
P.O.Box: 2829
Tel: 06-7423824, 06-7428222
Fax:06-741202