Qasr Al Watan Palace: Entry Ticket

Explore the UAE's stunning modern take on traditional Arabian architecture

Qasr Al Watan Palace

Open today: 10:00 - 17:15

Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Audio guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: P.O. Box 128717, Abu Dhabi, AE

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What's included

Admission to Qasr Al Watan Palace, its exhibitions, and gardens

The Palace in Motion show (15 minutes)

What's not included

Guided tour

Description

The sublime facade of Qasr Al Watan may not be centuries old, but that detracts nothing from this glorious palace that was only completed in 2017. Explore Arabian heritage, redefined through the lens of the 21st century, and discover the UAE's opulent culture, rich craftsmanship, and time-honored traditions reflected in every inch of this stunning structure.

Qasr Al Watan Palace was a massive undertaking to pay tribute to traditional Arabian architecture and design. Walking up to its entrance is almost reminiscent of the picture-perfect grandeur famously seen in photographs of the Taj Mahal.

Wander the mesmerizing Great Hall and gaze at the detail in mosaic patterns and curving archways, which are celebrations of classic Emirati architecture. The meticulously crafted 37-meter wide central dome is one of the largest on Earth.

The palace's key aim is to promote the heritage of the UAE, and nowhere is this more successful than in the House of Knowledge. Learn about the Islamic Golden Age and see the famous Birmingham Quran, one of the oldest surviving records of the Islamic holy book, believed to be over 1,000 years old.

The Presidential Palace complex – one of the rare few open to the public – has spaces for meetings with dignitaries from around the globe. You're free to explore its grand chambers and the Presidential Banquet Hall. See a chandelier comprising 350,000 crystals, and stand where the future of an entire region is decided!

Show your smartphone ticket together with your government-issued photo ID at the entrance
Opening hours are subject to change, please keep an eye for updates.

Try to schedule more group visits in the morning (if exclusively for the palace tour without the light show) and avoid the 1 pm - 4 pm slot as this timeframe experiences peak visitor traffic
Tour group buses are not permitted to stop in front of the visitor center for guest drop-offs: they should use the designated parking area
Visitors can access the library free of charge through a separate entrance upon registration at the Visitor Centre
Knives, scissors, long umbrellas, paint, bikes, roller skates, and similar objects, as well as pets or animals are not allowed
Non-commercial photography and filming allowed in all areas, except the use of wearable/mounted devices inside the palace or palace grounds
Strollers are allowed. A limited number of strollers and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Visitor Centre
Free parking on-site
There are no lockers or cloakroom facilities on site