Red Fort (Al-Qasr Al-Ahmar)
القصر الأحمر
A mud-brick fortress in Jahra where Kuwaitis repelled a desert tribal assault in 1920, an important battleground in the nation's history.
The Red Fort (Red Palace) is located in Jahra, about 30 km west of the city. It is a square mud-brick fortress with reddish-brown walls and a tower at each corner. During the Battle of Jahra in 1920, Sheikh Salim led Kuwaiti defenders here against an attack by Ikhwan tribal forces. The battle also prompted the construction of new city walls in Kuwait City. The fort has been restored, and its interior features courtyards and rooms that display traditional architecture. Admission is free; opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–13:00, 16:00–19:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway
- The Avenues
- Kuwait House of National Works Memorial Museum
- Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre
- Kuwait National Museum
- Sadu House
- Seif Palace
- Souq Al-Mubarakiya