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Qasr Al Watan

Palace·Al Ras Al Akhdar

The palace you can enter

The working presidential palace, open to visitors: great halls and exhibitions of Arab heritage.

Our take

Great Hall
Palace in Motion
Dress code

Address: Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
Website: qasralwatan.ae

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About Qasr Al Watan

Qasr Al Watan is a working presidential palace whose great halls and exhibitions are open to visitors, telling the story of Arab heritage and of how the country is governed. Tickets cover general admission, Palace in Motion and tours; check the opening hours and the dress code on the palace’s own site before you go (qasralwatan.ae).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Qasr Al Watan before you go.

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Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Qasr Al Watan, as the crow flies.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu DhabiAl Ras Al Akhdar900 m11 min walk
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersCorniche West1.1 km13 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Qasr Al Watan 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.