Upon entering through Bab Al Sabah gate, time pulls you back in the deep history. It is exactly Umm Al Quwain fort which represents the most ancient historical building in Umm Al Quwain, it was firstly established by H.H.Sheikh Rashid Bin Majid Al Mualla,the foundator of Al Mualla Royal Family, in 1768 as a residence and  venue for his Government. Having a significant effect on the memory of Umm Al Quwain citizens, this fort represents the image of their power and dignity.

It was maintaining its official and public significance till the year 1969 as the venue of the Government .In 2000, it was reopened as a museum in accordance with the directions of H.H. Sheikh / Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Mualla , member of supreme council of the UAE , ruler of Umm Al Quwain ,after it had been restored and rehabilitated.