The fort consists of a one-level tower with many rooms built by Mr. Shehab bin Faisal bin Turki al-Busaidi during the reign of Sultan Saeed ibn Taymur bin Faisal al-Busaidi (1351 AH / 1932 - 1390 AH / 1970). This fortress is built on the coast within the urban boundaries of the city of Saham of the work of the North Batinah region.
The fort is a rectangular building with a length of about 50 meters and a width of about 40 meters and a height of 14 meters. The fortress was constructed by using mud, gravel and stones. The fortress wall is equipped with four square towers. The fortress was renovated in 1415H (1994).
In addition to it was used for defensive purposes, the fortress was also used for housing purposes and a center for the governor to run the affairs of the state, as well as a court of legitimacy in matters of citizens.