Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Serving as a link between the past and the present, Qasr Al Hosn is a significant monument housing centuries of history and tradition. A celebration of vernacular architecture, the building bears witness to Abu Dhabi’s rich and varied history, having been home to a ruling family, and a seat to the government, the consultative council, and the national archives. Displaying artefacts and archival materials dating back to 6000 BC, this now-turned museum captures the metamorphosis of Abu Dhabi from an 18th-century fishing settlement to a global and modern metropolis.
The fort is divided into two main attractions, the Inner Fort and the Outer Palace. The inner fort is dedicated to the history of the Baniyas tribe, more popularly known as the al Nahyan family, narrating the tale of how they became the leaders and planners of the city.
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Fast Track Entry to Qasr Al Hosn
Admission to House of Artisans, Cultural Foundation, and landscape
Parking
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Transportation
Departure Point
301 Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Al Hisn - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Qasr Al Hosn is located in Al Hosn site. We are situated across 4 main streets which make it accessible from all 4 sides.
Return Details
301 Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Al Hisn - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Qasr Al Hosn is located in Al Hosn site. We are situated across 4 main streets which make it accessible from all 4 sides.
Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St(2nd St) - Al Hisn - W3 - Abu Dhabi - Verenigde Arabische Emiraten Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi. It includes the city’s first permanent structure, a coral and sea stone watchtower, built to protect the settlement of Abu Dhabi established on the island in the 1760s. Qasr Al Hosn comprises two major iconic buildings: the Inner Fort (originally constructed in 1795) and the Outer Palace (1939-45). Over the centuries, it has been home to the ruling family, the seat of government, a consultative council and a national archive; it now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history. 10 minutes
F9J4+H3F Palace - next to Al Hosn - Al Hisn - W3 - Abu Dhabi - Verenigde Arabische Emiraten Visit the House of Artisans: The live exhibition of the emirati artisans and then Bait Al Gahwa: The Emirati Experience of preparing coffee.
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Visit The Red Palace, Common Ground and Step into a Story exhibitions at Cultural Foundation and immerse yourself in art. Entrance is free and no prior booking is needed. The exhibitions can also be viewed virtually
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY ONLINE
Discover fun books to read at our online e-Library where you can also explore a world of multimedia, and our video library of bite-sized sessions featuring our favourite programmes such as Storytime, Baby & Me and Tinker Tots & Maker Mums. Click to explore. 40 minutes
Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates F&B experience,
we have 8 vendors on site varying from the finest coffees to the best established kiosks restaurants.
60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
691lucm
06 Apr 2024
A short, fairly quick visit to the completely restored fort (too much...?) and discover, with documents and objects, the evolution of Abu Dhabi.
Justin W
11 Feb 2024
The palace shows the contrasts between the old city and the new being the oldest structure in Abu Dhabi. The palace has been restored and you can now wonder through the halls and courtyards to see how people lived at that time.
Surprisingly the palace is similar to the idea of how the wealthy must of lived at that time. It does look like what most Americans would think life would be like here today instead of the modern ideals that the country now embraces an in a way has surpassed us.
Just to see the modern city in the background is worth the trip.
Jingke_Y
05 Jan 2024
The ticket pickup was horrible. Got the email with Voucher and it still requires to pick up the ticket in Qasr Al Hosn office. And NO one in ticket office is redeeming the voucher. The ticket officer has to call in his supervisor and check the system booking to issue tickets for us. 40 mins for pick the ticket. And there is no fast track cuz there were basically no lines to anything. I suggest anyone who wants to visit Qasr Al Hosn to buy ticket directly from their ticket office.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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