Video: Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace opens to the public

Monday, 11 March 2019 09:01

Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace will open its doors to the public from noon on Monday.

It was inaugurated by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The new cultural landmark will open daily between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Priced at AED 60 for adults, and AED 30 for children, visitors will be able to tour the site and Qasr Al Watan Library and learn about the nation's remarkable journey. They will also experience interactive cultural exhibitions.

Currently, the Palace hosts official state visits and global leaders, and holds meetings of the UAE Cabinet and the Federal Supreme Council.

.@HHShkMohd: @MohamedBinZayed and I inaugurated Qasr Al Watan -Palace of the Nation- in the Presidential Palace compound in Abu Dhabi. The new cultural landmark reflects our heritage and identity, opening its doors to our people, residents and visitors starting tomorrow pic.twitter.com/T8qYd8F41J
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 10, 2019

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