Doha Fort, also known as Al Koot Fort, is a historical military fortress located in the heart of Doha, Qatar's capital city. It was built in 1927 by Sheikh Abdulla bin Qassim Al Thani, better known as Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1913 until 1949. The fort was later converted into a museum.
The fort features traditional Qatari architecture and provides insight into the city's history and defensive past. It houses Qatari traditional handicrafts, products, and photos of daily life with illustrations. The fort is located in the Al Bidda neighborhood, in the midst of the famous Souq Waqif, near Doha Corniche, and is now a preferred landmark, museum, and tourist spot, most especially for foreigners.
The fort is open to the public from Sunday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and Saturday afternoons). Admission is free.