Activity · Al Hosn · $$ · GREAT FOR KIDS

Qasr Al Hosn

★ 4.6 · 8054 on Google

Open · Closes 20:00

Qasr Al Hosn explains the Abu Dhabi that existed before the skyline. The city's oldest standing stone building began with a watchtower, grew into the Inner Fort and later the Outer Palace, home to the ruling Al Nahyan family and a seat of government. Today the restored rooms tell that story through architecture, objects and personal histories. Fort admission starts around AED 30, while the House of Artisans, Cultural Foundation and outdoor grounds are free to visit. There is much more here than a quick photograph of an old wall.

Good to know

Historic Inner Fort and Outer PalaceHouse of Artisans free entryBait Al Gahwa heritageFort tickets from AED 30Emirati craft traditionsFriday opens 2pm+1 more

Family-friendly

Pram friendlyEasy parkingAccessible

What to expect

01Explore Abu Dhabi’s Inner Fort and Outer Palace
02House of Artisans free; fort entry ticketed
03Emirati crafts and Bait Al Gahwa coffee traditions

★ WHAT WE'D DO

“Begin with the Inner Fort and follow the story into the Outer Palace, then cross to the House of Artisans to see traditional weaving and crafts up close. Save time for Bait Al Gahwa rather than treating the museum exit as the end of the visit.”

♥ LOCAL TIP

“The House of Artisans, Cultural Foundation and outdoor grounds are free; the fort itself is ticketed. Ask which craft demonstrations are on rather than assuming a workshop is running. Friday opening begins at 2pm, and the cultural site has underground parking.”

The details

AddressQasr Al Hosn, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Phone+971 2 697 6400

Websiteqasralhosn.ae/en

Hours

Mon

09:00 – 20:00

Tue

09:00 – 20:00

Wed

09:00 – 20:00

Thu