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Sight Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Watan

A sight in Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Qasr Al Watan in Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
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Why go

Working presidential palace open to visitors, with a domed Great Hall and library.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Abu Dhabi, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Observation Deck at 300, 1.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Al Ras Al Akhdar
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Abu Dhabi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Observation Deck at 300

    Café on level 74 of Etihad Towers known for afternoon tea and Gulf views.

    Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Li Beirut

    Modern Lebanese cooking at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, with sea views.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Qasr Al Hosn

    The city's oldest stone building, an 18th-century fort turned museum.

    Sight · 5.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Al Mina Fish Market

    Port market where you pick fresh fish and have it grilled or fried at nearby stalls.

    Food · 9.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Mangrove National Park kayaking

    Guided kayak tours through channels of protected mangroves near Eastern Mangroves.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Jean Nouvel's domed museum on Saadiyat Island, spanning world art from antiquity to now.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Qasr Al Watan is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Abu Dhabi run from 22°C in January to 39°C in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Qasr Al Watan itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Abu Dhabi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Abu Dhabi weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Abu Dhabi - Al Ras Al Akhdar - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Coordinates
24.45943, 54.30763
Destination
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Website
qasralwatan.ae

Qasr Al Watan: quick answers

How much time do you need at Qasr Al Watan?

Plan on about 2 hours at Qasr Al Watan. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Qasr Al Watan?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Stay for the evening light show on the facade.

Where is Qasr Al Watan?

Qasr Al Watan is at Abu Dhabi - Al Ras Al Akhdar - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Qasr Al Watan?

Qasr Al Watan appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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