Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan

If you are planing to visis Abu Dhabi, you should go see the Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan. It is remarkable building and unique experience in the United Arab Emirates.

Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan was opened in 2019 for public after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his son Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayeda Al Nahyan made this decision and announced it. Before the Presidential Palace was used for official purposes especially when another ruler came such as presidents, sheikhs, sultans, kings or queens and for different state occasions.

The Palace is made of white grantie and limestone and is ornately decorated. The main dome has a diameter of 37 and has a chandelier with 350 000 pieces of crystal and other compartments. The dome is located on top of the central chamber known as The Great Hall, which is surrrounded by two wings to the east and west. The west wing is known as the Spirit of Collaboration which is used for official meetings. The east wing has number of artefacts and other objects of importance and is known as House of Knowledge.

Opening hours:

• Daily 10:00 - 20:00
• Palace 10:00 - 19:00
• Light show Palace in Motion 19:30 - last entrance in the palace at 19:00