Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace)

Qasr Al Watan (the "Palace of the Nation") is the working presidential palace of the UAE, on Abu Dhabi's corniche next to the Emirates Palace hotel. It opened to visitors in 2019, offering the first public look inside the country's seat of government.

Inside you'll find a library of rare manuscripts, halls decorated with gold leaf and Arabic/Islamic-style mosaics, and exhibitions on UAE governance history and diplomatic gifts received by the country's leaders. In the evening, the courtyard hosts the "Palace in Motion" light show.

A standard ticket costs AED 65 for adults and AED 30 for children; the evening show is a separate ticket at AED 25 and AED 12 (starts at 8:00pm). The palace is open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm, last entry at 7:00pm — check the official website for current prices before your visit, as they do change.

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