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Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Art & Culture
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What You Will Do
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 artefacts 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.
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.
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.
What's Included?
- Fast Track Entry to Qasr Al Hosn
- Admission to House of Artisans, Cultural Foundation, and landscape
- Parking
What's Not Included?
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Qasr Al Hosn is located in Al Hosn site. We are situated across 4 main streets which make it accessible from all 4 sides.
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Qasr Al Hosn
10 minutes
Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi. It includes the city’s first permanent structure, a coral and sea stone watchtower, built to protect the settlement of Abu Dhabi established on the island in the 1760s. Qasr Al Hosn comprises two major iconic buildings: the Inner Fort (originally constructed in 1795) and the Outer Palace (1939-45). Over the centuries, it has been home to the ruling family, the seat of government, a consultative council and a national archive; it now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Qasr Al Hosn.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - Hindi
- Guide - Hindi
- Audio Guide - Arabic
- Guide - Arabic
- Printed Guide - Arabic
- Guide - German
- Guide - Russian
- Audio Guide - English
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
- Audio Guide - French
- Guide - French
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