Qasr Al Hosn is Abu Dhabi's oldest surviving stone building and the ancestral home of the Al Nahyan family. The Inner Fort dates to around 1795. An Outer Palace was added between 1939 and 1945 on the site of an earlier watchtower from about 1790, often described as Abu Dhabi's first permanent structure. Together they tell the story of the city from a pearling settlement to a modern capital.
Official pages list hours as Saturday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Friday 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Admission to the House of Artisans, Cultural Foundation and landscape is complimentary. Entry to Qasr Al Hosn itself is ticketed; buy online or at the on-site booth. Guided tours and a virtual tour option are available through qasralhosn.ae. The Abu Dhabi Culture app adds audio and AR experiences.
Allow about one to two hours. It pairs easily with the Corniche and Heritage Village on a city-centre day. Confirm ticket prices and any event closures on qasralhosn.ae before you visit.
- Address: Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Hours: Saturday to Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Friday 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm (official qasralhosn.ae). Confirm before you go.
- How to Reach: In central Abu Dhabi between Zayed the First Street, Khaled Bin Waleed Street, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street. Taxi or bus to the Al Hosn area is the usual option. Nearby landmarks include Etisalat Headquarters and the World Trade Centre.
- Phone: +971 2 697 6400; info@qasralhosn.ae
- Website: https://qasralhosn.ae/
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