Al Zubarah Fort and Archaeological Site

The original town burned and was abandoned in 1811 and nothing was built over it afterward, which is exactly why archaeologists rate it so highly: it's one of the best-preserved examples of an 18th-century Gulf trading town anywhere. The fort you actually walk into dates to the 1930s and was a police post, not part of the original settlement — worth knowing before you go.

Opening hours

Winter: Sat–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 12:30–5pm. Summer: daily 2pm–sunset

Admission

Paid

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