Forts & Castles · Sharjah
Sharjah Fort
حصن الشارقة
Photo: Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn).JPG · Alexandermcnabb · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 65 m
- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 266 m · Parking 103 m · Food nearby 131 m · Shop 74 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 8 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails. Watch children near edges, and go early or late — there is no shade in a fort courtyard.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 17 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 15 km
- 7 mfrom Sharjah · 5 km
- 20 mfrom Ajman · 17 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Mud-brick and stone with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours worth walking them.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
19th century fort in the UAE
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12208338
About & Sources Sharjah Fort
Sharjah Fort is a fort in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "19th century fort in the UAE". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Hatabat Al Tawba, Iqbal Sharjah and Poetry House.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Sharjah
- 19th century fort in the UAE
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Sharjah Fort?
No — approach is asphalt at 65 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Sharjah Fort?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick and stone with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours worth walking them.
How long do I need at Sharjah Fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Sharjah Fort?
Toilets 266 m · Parking 103 m · Food nearby 131 m · Shop 74 m (source: osm).
How high is Sharjah Fort?
About 8 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Sharjah Fort?
In Sharjah (AE-SH), United Arab Emirates, at 25.3586, 55.3864 — near Hatabat Al Tawba, Iqbal Sharjah and Poetry House.
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