Forts & Castles · Dubai
Al Fahidi Fort
حصن الفهيدي
Photo: Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai by Vincent Eisfeld.jpg · Vincent Eisfeld · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
10 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 55 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
- Opening hours Sa-Th 08:30-20:30; Fr 14:30-20:30; PH 08:30-20:30 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Toilets 242 m · Parking 39 m · Food nearby 125 m · Shop 133 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 7 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · 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?
- 15 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 13 km
- 23 mfrom Sharjah · 21 km
- 37 mfrom Ajman · 40 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.
fort and monument of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q292826
About & Sources Al Fahidi Fort
Al Fahidi Fort is a fort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "fort and monument of Dubai, United Arab Emirates". Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Th 08:30-20:30; Fr 14:30-20:30; PH 08:30-20:30; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Dubai Museum, Grand Mosque and Dubai Textile Souk.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Dubai
- fort and monument of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 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 Al Fahidi Fort?
No — approach is asphalt at 55 m (source: osm).
What are the opening hours at Al Fahidi Fort?
Sa-Th 08:30-20:30; Fr 14:30-20:30; PH 08:30-20:30 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Al Fahidi 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 Al Fahidi Fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Fahidi Fort?
Toilets 242 m · Parking 39 m · Food nearby 125 m · Shop 133 m (source: osm).
How high is Al Fahidi Fort?
About 7 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Fahidi Fort?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2635, 55.2972 — near Dubai Museum, Grand Mosque and Dubai Textile Souk.
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