Al Zubarah Fort

Located in Madinat Ash Shamal, the Al Zubarah Fort is a little ruined historical attraction that is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage site making it a famous historical site to visit in Qatar. Dating from the 17th-18th centuries, this is a desolate Fort of Al Zubarah that was destroyed once in 1811. From being the center of trade and a civilized town with residential sectors and industries, Al Zubarah became an isolated region standing nowhere near the human settlement.

Later in 1983, Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani ordered the construction of a fortress protecting the entire northwest coastal area and the coastal movement. After being the military post until 1986, it was again an abandoned fort in a crowded town.

Today the Al Zubarah Fort of Qatar is not only one of the most famous historical sites in Qatar but also a museum where the visitors can learn more about its history, architecture, and significance in the past. The fort is a close resemblance to the earlier techniques of the architecture that were typically in Arab and Gulf fortified construction. The design of the pointed sloped ceilings, the traditional roof architecture, the curving walls, the mixture of rounded and square angle towers, and the square ground plan were all a part of ancient Arabic architecture. The historical fort of Qatar hosts a small show that gives some more insight into the attraction and the city, down in the rooms on the bottom floor. Within the premises, there are even a few warehouses or shops that hold exhibitions and sell gifts and antiques.

Location: Madinat Ash Shamal Qatar
Timings: Monday to Sunday; 07:30 am - 05:00 pm
Entrance fees: Free