MuseumHistoric site
Qasr Al Hosn
The oldest building in Abu Dhabi — an 18th-century fort and city-history museum.
- Address
- Al Hosn, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St, Abu Dhabi
- Time to allow
- 120 min
- Website
- qasralhosn.ae
What's special
- ★Oldest building in Abu Dhabi
- ★18th-century fort
- ★Emirate-history museum
- ★House of Artisans craft quarter
The oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi, founded in the 18th century as a watchtower beside a freshwater well. Today it is a museum: the inner palace, exhibitions on the emirate's history and the House of Artisans craft quarter.
Tips
Under-18s enter free but still need a ticket. The House of Artisans and the grounds are free. Fridays open from 14:00.
Opening hours
- Mon
- 09:00-20:00
- Tue
- 09:00-20:00
- Wed
- 09:00-20:00
More to see
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AED 30/ per person
