SimplyAbuDhabi XXXVIII

A one-of-a-kind landmark, the exquisite Qasr Al Watan is a monumental tribute to Arab artistry and culture. The Presidential Palace, breath-taking to behold in its architecture and interiors, offers visitors an experience they’ll never forget as they journey through the galleries, in awe of the cultural legacy housed within. Once used exclusively for official state purposes, Qasr Al Watan was opened to the public for the first time in 2019. The grand ceremony was graciously hosted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. In the relatively brief time since opening, Qasr Al Watan has been lauded and praised for the unique experience it offers visitors, being named among the world’s top 20 landmarks of art and culture by Hotel and Rest and nominated as the must-see cultural attraction in the Middle East region.