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Breakwater & Ras Al Akhdar · Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace)

قصر الوطن

PalaceMust-see

The working presidential palace, opened to the public in March 2019: a white granite-and-limestone building whose Great Hall sits under a 37 m dome, plus a 'House of Knowledge' wing with diplomatic gifts and a 50,000-book library.

Address
Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
Hours
not verified
Best time to go
Any time · About 2 h
Price
OpenStreetMap lists 65 AED at the ticket centre (unverified; may be outdated)
Price level
AED AED
Free entry
Also free for: Children aged 3 and under free

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • It is still used for cabinet and state meetings, so parts can be off-limits.
  • OpenStreetMap lists the Qasr Al Watan Library as open daily 10:00–16:00.

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