Attraction · Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Watan
Presidential Palace precinct, Abu Dhabi
Photo of Qasr Al Watan and the surrounding area. Confirm hours on the official website.
About Qasr Al Watan
Qasr Al Watan is the presidential palace museum on the Ras Al Akhdar peninsula in Abu Dhabi. Tickets and hours: qasralwatan.ae. It is a museum with a palace dress code, not a walk-in garden.
Getting there
Taxi from the Corniche or Emirates Palace area. Combine with the Grand Mosque only with timed tickets and modest clothes already on. Photography rules inside are posted; follow them.
Hours, tickets and the official site
Confirm opening times and prices on the destination’s own page before you go — they change.
Visitor ratings
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Frequently asked questions
Is Qasr Al Watan the same as Emirates Palace?
No. Emirates Palace is a hotel. Qasr Al Watan is the palace museum. Different tickets, different official sites.
Do I need a ticket for Qasr Al Watan?
Ticket rules for Qasr Al Watan belong on the official operator site. This directory does not sell tickets. Start with Qasr Al Watan for the live price and last entry.
How do I get to Qasr Al Watan?
Qasr Al Watan is in Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi — there is no Dubai Metro here. City buses use Hafilat (ITC), not Nol. From Dubai, budget an E-series coach or a car, then a taxi to Presidential Palace precinct, Abu Dhabi.
What time should I visit Qasr Al Watan?
Weekend and sunset slots sell out at paid decks. Confirm last entry on Qasr Al Watan.