Ajman Fort

It is likely that the year of build was 1775 AD. It is a huge historical building, and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid I was the first to restore and engineer it. Then, it remained a center for the ruling family and a palace for the government at the same time.

Eleven rulers went through this fort: the first was Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid, and the last was the late Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid bin Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, who ruled the Emirate of Ajman in the period between 1928-1981 AD.

The buildings of the fort have increased in the past two hundred years to match the urban development of the emirate. So, one of its rooms during the reign of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid bin Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi was used to teach the sons of the ruling family and some of those close to them.

After assumed power in 1981 AD, he paid special attention to the fort due to its historical importance and the preservation of the relics of ancestors and their glories. Thus, he transformed it into a museum.

The aim is to take visitors on a journey through history to the lives of our ancestors and their traditions, the way they lived, how their daily life evolved, and their achievements over time, as well as for our children to learn about their ancient civilization and their  authentic heritage.

After World War II, the British Aviation Agent in Sharjah, Mr. Raymond O'Shea, visited the fort at the kind invitation of the Sheikh of Ajman, and described it in a long article in his book (Kings of the Sands).

He said: "The palace is a great edifice that attracts the eye and is one of the most beautiful castles in Ajman. Its sides are supported by tall towers similar to the towers of the Crusader castles built on the wall of Acre in Palestine.