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House of Artisans
Weaving and palm craft
Emirati crafts shown and taught on the Al Hosn site; admission is complimentary.
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Image courtesy of © Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- Workshops
- Emirati crafts
- Address
- Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
About House of Artisans
The House of Artisans, on the Al Hosn site beside the fort, keeps Emirati crafts alive: weaving, palm-frond work and more, with workshops; general admission is complimentary (qasralhosn.ae).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with House of Artisans before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from House of Artisans are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Corniche1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Galleria4.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Qasr Al Watan5.3 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Grand Mosque14 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- Ferrari World26 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Zayed International Airport29 kmCar or taxi 56 min
Location
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SightsQasr Al HosnThe watchtower and fort where Abu Dhabi began, now a museum at the heart of the Al Hosn site.WalksThe Al Hosn site on footFrom the fort to the Cultural Foundation and the House of Artisans, in the city centre.