The visitor experience at Qasr Al Watan is an inspiring and educational tour of Emirati and Arabian excellence. Here, visitors will learn about the principles that have propelled traditional Arabian design to remarkable status. Visitors will also gain a rare insight into Emirati governance and culture through the Palace’s exhibits. Most notably, visitors will enjoy exploring the expansive selection of timeless books and manuscripts at House of Knowledge and Qasr Al Watan Library.

Qasr Al Watan - General Admission
- Chance to visit part of the Abu Dhabi's functioning Presidential Palace.
- Palace in Motion - a unique evening 15 - minute laser & sound show.
General Admission including Palace in Motion show
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Know in advance:
- The regular opening hours are from 11 AM – 6:30 PM daily. The closing time mentioned is the last entry time to the Palace
- As Qasr Al Watan is a working Palace, operational hours vary and are subject to change without prior notice. Please keep an eye on the official website
What people say about this experience
Based on 52 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Service
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Josefine
From Germany - October 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Den Palast muss man gesehen haben! So beeindruckend - einfach Wahnsinn!
Liam
From United States of America - October 2024Travelled with a group of friends
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Great tour to see the palace which is a beautiful building. In total we spent around 1.5 hours at the palace which was enough time to see what we want ...
Florian Kellerer
From United States of America - September 2024Solo traveller
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
die Eindrücke, die man über die arabische Baukunst gewinnt bei einem Besuch ist echt Wahnsinn. Auch die edler Verarbeitung von wertvollen Materialien ...
Anonymous
From Germany - August 2024Average
Overall rated3/5
Die Lichtershow am Abend war gut. Wir sind erst um 18 Uhr zur Besichtigung gegangen, um direkt im Anschluss die Lichtershow verfolgen zu können. Klei ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Frank Schreiner
From Germany - June 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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