The fort was built in 1891 in Al-Jahili Oasis by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for the protection of date palm farmers.

The fort was used to distributed first aid, basic medicine and items such as disinfectants to remote villages around Al Ain through camel patrols.

In 1906, J. G. Lorimer mentioned that the fort was constructed under the rule of Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.

It was later restored again by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage in 2007–2008, during which several infrastructures were put in place, including the visitors' office, gift shops, cafe and wider public square for exhibitions and cultural activities.

The fort is planned to be rehabilitated in the future for bigger roles in the tourism and social activity in Al Ain region.