Arad Fort
قلعة عراد
A 15th-century square sandstone fort on Muharraq Island, with round towers at each corner, lit up at night over the bay.
Arad Fort is a typical small Islamic square fort. Begun in the 15th century, it has round towers at each corner and was built with coral stone and lime mortar, and its restoration preserved traditional techniques. The fort is modest in size and can be seen in half an hour. The seaside promenade nearby is pleasant for a stroll, and the lit fort photographs well after dark. Admission is inexpensive, and the fort is close to the airport, so it can be combined with the Pearl Trail in one day.
Opening hours
Approx. Sun–Thu 07:00–14:00, Fri–Sat 15:00–18:00; check on site
Nearby sights
- Sheikh Isa bin Ali House
- Pearling Path, Muharraq
- Bahrain National Theatre
- Bahrain National Museum
- Beit Al Quran
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Manama Souq