About Qasr al Hosn
The Al Hosn or the Qasr-al Hosn is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi, and is also known as Abu Dhabi’s symbolic birthplace. This was the first permanent structure built in the city and was home to the Emirate’s ruling family- Al Nahyan. This place has now been converted to a free-to-enter exhibition centre, which takes you through the history and the story of Abu Dhabi.
The Al Hosn serves as the symbol of the heritage, culture and traditions of the Emirates which is very vividly depicted through the historic photographs and testimonies of the people. It offers some shows like the Bird Show or the local Music and Song performance, which takes you through the culture of Abu Dhabi in an entertaining way.
This place was originally built as a watch tower, overlooking the sea, which was later transformed into a murky tower. It was built of coral and sea stone, which sparkled in the sun serving as navigation for the sea merchants. It was converted from the ruler’s residence to the museum on the orders of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The Qasr- Al Hosn is a place to learn about the vibrant ethos of the Abu Dhabi and the Gulf.
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Places to Visit near Qasr al Hosn
The Abu Dhabi Corniche, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
3.2 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Corniche is situated in the city of Abu Dhabi, and is basically a road that spreads across eight kilometers along the waterfronts. It has...
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Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
3.4 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
Etihad Modern Art Gallery is a must visit art gallery in the city. Stunning displays of arts from regional to the international and from paintings...
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Observation Deck at 300, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
5.5 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
Being the capital’s highest vantage point, the Observation Deck located on the 74th Floor of Tower 2 at the Etihad Towers Complex, provides an...
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Mushrif Central Park, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
5.9 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Mushrif Central Park is the hotspot for educational and recreational activities, spread over an area of 14.5 hectares. It has much to do like...
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Emirates Palace, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
6.4 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Emirates Palace is not a palace (as one would guess from its name), but is a luxury hotel located in Abu Dhabi. This hotel showcases the...
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Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
9.3 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
Louvre Abu Dhabi, is yet to finish museum perched on the eastern edge of the Saadiyat Island, the Cultural district of the emirate, is set to...
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Mangrove National Park, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
11.5 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
Get set for kayaking along the channels of the lagoon with the dense mangrove trees overlooking the shallow waters in Eastern Mangrove Lagoon...
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Saadiyat Beach, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
14.5 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Saadiyat Beach is the first public beach opened on the Saadiyat islands which has a nine kilometre continuous arc of pristine white sands....
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Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
18 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The world’s largest mosque, with a capacity to accommodate 40,000 worshippers at a time - This is how we describe The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque....
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Yas Waterworld, Abu Dabhi, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
31.3 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Yas Waterworld is a water park spread across 15 football pitches. Yes, it’s that huge! It is a full day experience to enjoy the rides and...
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
33.8 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
Touted as the largest indoor theme park in the world, the Ferrari World is an amusement park located in Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is a...
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Yas Marina Circuit, Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
34.3 km from Qasr al Hosn - See map
The Yas Marina Circuit is basically the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is located on the Yas Island, which is situated around 30 minutes...
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