Qasr Al Watan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
No. 1 in the Middle East
A working presidential palace in Abu Dhabi's presidential complex, used for state visits and partly open to the public, with a white granite and limestone facade. Inside are the domed Great Hall, banquet rooms, a library and exhibitions, with gardens, fountains and an evening light show outside.
Highlights
- Great Hall
- Gift room of diplomatic gifts
- Gardens and fountains
Good to know
- Shuttle bus from entrance building to palace
- Dress code: arms and legs covered
- Allow about 2 hours; long queues
