Forts · Riffa, Bahrain
A restored hilltop fort in Riffa that once served as a royal residence overlooking the Hunanaiya Valley.
A restored royal fort with valley views and real Bahraini building craft on display.
Built in 1812, Riffa Fort (also known as Sheikh Salman bin Ahmed Al-Fateh Fort) served as the residence of Bahrain's rulers for decades. Restored with traditional coral-stone and gypsum construction, it now houses exhibits on Bahraini heritage and offers sweeping views over the valley below.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- Best time: Late afternoon for the view over the valley
- Address: Rd No 368, Riffa 903, Bahrain
- Phone: +97317298777
- Website: http://culture.gov.bh/
Opening hours
- Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Friday: 9 AM – 7:37 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 7:37 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Nearby
- Hunayniyah Park — 0.5 km
- Enma Mall — 0.6 km
- Oasis Mall Riffa — 1.3 km
- Wadi Square — 1.4 km
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