CountryThe most famous castle in the United Arab Emirates is Al-Jahili Fort, ranked #2,253 of 9,035 in the world, followed by Dhayah Fort and Qasr Al Muwaiji.
The Castle Map atlas charts 19 fortresses in the United Arab Emirates. They span more than 3 centuries, from Fujairah Fort (founded c. 1550) to Al Mahatta Fort (1932). Every one is plotted with its photo and story on the interactive castle map of the United Arab Emirates.
Map of castles in the United Arab Emirates
On the map they cluster thickest around Sharjah: 12 within a 100 km day trip, then Al Ain (7). The northernmost is Dhayah Fort, the southernmost Mezyad Fort: about 208 km apart.
Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Al Ain · Castles near Sharjah.
See them on the map →When they were built
Of the 19 landmarks mapped in the United Arab Emirates, 13 carry a sourced founding date. Most were founded in the 18th century: 6 of them. 12 were built after 1700.
