United Arab Emirates · Castles & Palaces

Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Tickets

4 Hours Round trip from Abu Dhabi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s presidential palace open to the public
  • 02 Admire grand Arabian architecture with domes, arches, and ornate tile-work
  • 03 Explore the Great Hall, Barza Majlis, and Spirit of Collaboration Hall
  • 04 See the House of Knowledge and its rare artefacts and manuscripts
  • 05 Learn about Emirati royalty, culture, and heritage
  • 06 Access the Room of Gifts and Presidential Banquet Room
  • 07 Discover a working palace that houses formal offices of UAE leadership

Step inside Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi’s striking presidential palace, and discover a landmark that showcases the UAE’s history, culture, literature, and artistic heritage. Opened to the public in 2019, this working palace offers visitors a rare chance to admire grand Arabian architecture, intricate craftsmanship, and richly decorated halls inspired by classical local motifs and Mughal-era design.

Explore highlights such as the Great Hall, the Barza Majlis, the Spirit of Collaboration Hall, and the House of Knowledge, where rare artefacts and manuscripts help bring the nation’s story to life. Your ticket gives access to the public palace spaces and gardens, making this a memorable cultural visit in Abu Dhabi.

Step inside Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi’s striking presidential palace, and discover a landmark that showcases the UAE’s history, culture, literature, and artistic heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Abu Dhabi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Presidential Palace Qasar Al Watan Abu Dhabi Tickets

Admire one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Abu Dhabi. The Architectural style is a contemporary palace built in classical Arabian style. The Presidential Palace Qasar Al Watan highlights a high level of Arabian workmanship and craftsmanship. 

The structure design was inspired by Mughal-era design, the palace's architecture includes traditional local motifs such as the arch, dome and ornate tile-work. It took more than 350 hours to make each door of the palace and is constructed from solid maple, with hard-carved designs detailed in 23-carat gold. The exteriors of the place More than unique 5,000 geometric and floral patterns inspired by classical Arab iconography. 

The Great Hall is the highlight of the palace, the architectural heart of Qasar Al Watan covering 100 metres long by 100 metres wide and the main dome of the hall is one the largest in the world. The Barza Majlis is a large room in the palace which can hold up to 300 guests at any given time. In Barza majlis you will get to see the 5-minute multimedia show on the history of the majlis and the UAE. 

Spirit of the Collaboration Hall was designed to host meetings of the Federal Supreme Council, the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. House of Knowledge is a place where the interested guests can explore the palace’s vast selection of rare artefacts and manuscripts.  

Explore much more with Qasar Al Watan Palace Abu Dhabi Tickets. We offer Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai and Abu Dhabi which includes a visit to Louvre Museum and Qasar Al Watan.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Abu Dhabi 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Opportunity to learn about Emirati royalty, culture, and heritage
  • Experience a slice of the region’s royal architectural opulence
  • Access to Room of Gifts, House of Knowledge, and Presidential Banquet Room

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses of any nature
  • Transfers (If needed private transfers can be arranged from Dubai and Abu Dhabi)

Know before you go

  • Lost, damaged, and/or stolen Tickets cannot be replaced, refunded, or exchanged.
  • Transfers can be arranged with additional charges.
  • Tickets come with different time slots, if the selected time slot is not available then you will be given the next available slots.
  • Not suitable for pets.
  • Infant seats are unavailable.
  • Children under 4 years will be free of cost. Children above age 12 will be charged adult rates.
  • Palace closed subject to change, incase of closed, you can use the tickets for the next opening day.
  • A wheelchair is not Accessible for this Tour.
  • You are required to carry a hard copy of the ticket at the time of your tour.
  • In case additional hours will be charged separately by the Driver on prepaid basics.
  • Face masks are required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Abu Dhabi, AE
Tour start
Abu Dhabi, AE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Abu Dhabi.

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