This attraction stands out owing to its grand architecture and captivating design, which attracts visitors wishing to explore the legacy and deep-rooted traditions that have shaped the UAE. Qasr Al Watan also showcases the country’s rich history. President Sheikh Khalifa’s decision to open this building to the public was to boost cultural understanding of the UAE.
Qasr Al Watan building
Qasr Al Watan is a building inside the compound of the Presidential Palace, which houses the formal offices of the UAE’s President and Vice President and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and has also played host to a roster of global leaders since 2015. The Presidential Palace is the official meeting place for the UAE Cabinet and the Federal Supreme Council, the highest constitutional authority in the UAE.
The Great Hall of Qasr Al Watan
The Great Hall in the building showcases the region’s architectural and artistic legacy. From the central dome and archways to the ornamentation and mosaic patterns, the visitor will gain a deeper appreciation of the region’s architectural and artistic legacy. The mirrored cubes positioned at every corner of this exquisitely crafted zone displays finer details of the architecture.
Qasr Al Watan interior.
Qasr Al Watan Palace in Motion
Palace in Motion is a spectacular light and sound show to showcase the UAE’s culture and history. The story which is projected onto the facade of the iconic building is told in three acts about the past, present, and the future vision of the nation. Â
Qasr Al Watan Library
Qasr Al Watan Library is located in Qasr Al Watan. The library is an impressive addition to the rich, existing Abu Dhabi public library network, which provides sources of knowledge through the latest technologies and techniques. Qasr Al Watan Library is open to UAE nationals,residents and travelling visitors, and can be visited in person. Membership card provides access to all services. Collected over 35years, the publications in the library cover subjects including history, geography and the social, economic and political development of the country. The library is home to printed books, e-books, audio and video books, periodicals, multimedia, university letters,research articles, newspapers and magazines, documents,encyclopedias, book summaries, reference dictionaries, databases and  rare manuscripts.
Qasr Al Watan interior.
Qasr Al Watan Banquet Hall
From the Banquet Hall you can discover how the nation’s leaders host the world’s leading dignitaries with a unique taste of Emirati hospitality.
Qasr Al Watan Entry fee
A palace and garden ticket, which gives you access to all public spaces, inside and out,costs Dh60 for an adult and Dh30 for children aged four to 17 years. Alternatively, a garden only ticket to access the grounds and visitor centre costs Dh25 for adults and Dh12 for juniors.
Once you are on the grounds, there is an option to book onto a tour. Standard guided English or Arabic tours, directed by a tour guide, run every 30minutes and cost Dh30 per visitor. Numbers will be limited to 20visitors per tour. Alternatively, individuals or groups of up to 20can arrange for a private guided tour in either English or Arabic for Dh600.
