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Qasr Al Hosn fortress in Abu Dhabi with modern skyline at dusk.
Qasr Al Hosn exterior with visitors and historic cannons, Abu Dhabi skyline in background.
Qasr Al Hosn fortress illuminated at night in Abu Dhabi, with modern buildings in the background.
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Highlights

  • Walk past the long queues and head directly into Qasr Al Hosn to witness Abu Dhabi’s rich story.
  • Discover the ancestral home of the al Nahyan and the symbolic heart of Abu Dhabi as you explore the Inner Fort and Outer Palace.
  • See the artifacts and learn more about how Abu Dhabi progressed from a traditional pearling settlement to a global metropolis.
  • Stumble upon the heritage of craft at the House of Artisans, which preserves the intangible legacy of the United Arab Emirates.
  • Fun Fact: The "White Fort" used to be a navigational point for ships and is covered with sand, lime, and crushed sea shells.

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Qasr Al Hosn fortress in Abu Dhabi with modern skyline at dusk.
Qasr Al Hosn exterior with visitors and historic cannons, Abu Dhabi skyline in background.
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Heritage and Futuristic Visions Meet at Qasr Al Hosn

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 artifacts 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.

Forts Guarding the History & Culture of Abu Dhabi

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. With your skip-the-line tickets, you will have plenty of time to explore four interrelated sections, including the renovated Qasr Al Hosn Fort, the Cultural Foundation, the National Consultative Council building, and the House of Artisans, which celebrates local crafts.

Inclusions

  • Fast Track Entry to Qasr Al Hosn
  • Admission to the House of Artisans and Cultural Foundation

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Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

  • Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your voucher at Qasr Al Hosn

  • Address: Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St(2nd St) - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Al Hisn St / Al Hosn Palace. It is a quick 5-min walk to the attraction.

  • Board buses 40 to get you there.

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Qasr Al Hosn serves as a link between past and present, housing centuries of history in Abu Dhabi. It was home to a ruling family and has been a seat for government entities like the consultative council and national archives.

You'll skip long queues with fast track entry, explore the Inner Fort and Outer Palace of Abu Dhabi's ancestral home, view artifacts showcasing its evolution from a fishing settlement to a metropolis, and discover heritage crafts at the House of Artisans.

The tickets include fast track entry to Qasr Al Hosn, admission to both the House of Artisans and Cultural Foundation. Personal expenses are excluded from this package.

If Qasr Al Hosn is at full capacity, visitors will be invited to wait in the House of Artisans reception space or encouraged to visit Cultural Foundation exhibitions.

Water and hand-held fans are available upon request while visiting Qasr Al Hosn, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout your tour.

The 'White Fort,' part of Qasr Al Hosn, was historically used as a navigational point for ships and features construction with sand, lime, and crushed sea shells.

At Qasr Al Hosn, you'll discover how Abu Dhabi transitioned from an 18th-century fishing settlement to a global metropolis through artifacts that date back to 6000 BC.

The House of Artisans within Qasr Al Hosn preserves and showcases the intangible legacy of craft traditions in the United Arab Emirates, offering insights into its rich cultural history.

Qasr Al Hosn is a celebration of vernacular architecture that reflects Abu Dhabi's varied historical and cultural evolution over centuries.

If the site has reached full capacity, you will be invited to wait in the House of Artisans reception space or encouraged to visit the Cultural Foundation exhibitions. Water and hand-held fans are provided upon request.

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