Forts & Castles · Abu Dhabi
Al Maqtaa Fort
Photo: Al Maqtaa Tower By Ryakan.jpg · Rifat Yakan · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 249 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
- 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 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · 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?
- 28 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 32 km
- 10 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 13 km
- 1 h 24 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 148 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.
About & Sources Al Maqtaa Fort
Al Maqtaa Fort is a fort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 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: Oasis of Dignity, Wahat Al Karama and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Abu Dhabi
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Maqtaa Fort?
No — approach is asphalt at 249 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Maqtaa 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 Maqtaa Fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Maqtaa Fort?
About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Maqtaa Fort?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.4212, 54.4855 — near Oasis of Dignity, Wahat Al Karama and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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