About Qasr Al Watan
Qasr Al Watan is the working Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, opened to the public in 2019 — a vast white-granite palace with a great hall, library and gardens.
Qasr Al Watan, "Palace of the Nation", sits within the Presidential Palace compound at the end of the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Visitors can walk through the Great Hall beneath its 37-metre dome, see the rooms used for official summits, and visit the library and exhibits of manuscripts and diplomatic gifts.
A shuttle takes you from the visitor centre to the palace. On some evenings a light and sound show is projected onto the façade.
Highlights
- Great Hall with a 37-metre dome
- House of Knowledge manuscripts
- Evening light show
- Palace gardens
Good to know
- • Bring ID; bags are screened at the visitor centre.
- • The palace can close at short notice for state events.
Where is Qasr Al Watan?
Qasr Al Watan is in Al Ras Al Akhdar, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The closest places in this guide are Emirates Palace (1 km), Hakkasan Abu Dhabi (1.2 km) and Bab al-Qasr (1.4 km). Use Get directions for a route from where you are.
Last updated . Details can change — check with the venue before you go.
