Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket can be scanned directly from your phone screen at the palace entrance.

What is the difference between peak and off-peak admission?

Peak and off-peak sessions correspond to different opening windows during the day. Check the official Qasr Al Watan website for the current daily schedule before your visit, as timings can vary and change on public holidays.

Is the Palace in Motion show included in my ticket?

Access to the palace grounds is included; the Palace in Motion show schedule varies by day.

Are children admitted free?

Children under 4 years old enter free of charge. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or over.

Can I see the Horse Patrol?

Yes — the Horse Patrol takes place in the palace courtyard on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM. Visitors are welcome to take photos with the horses.

Is Qasr Al Watan wheelchair accessible?

The palace is a modern, purpose-built facility. Specific accessibility details are not confirmed in our supplier data — contact us before booking if this is a requirement and we will verify with the operator.

Qasr Al Watan Ticket

4.9Bestseller · one of our highest-rated experiences

Duration

1 hour

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Palace admission (peak or off-peak, as selected)

Access to all public areas including the Great Hall, banqueting hall, media room and Qasr Al Watan Library

Access to artefacts and manuscripts exhibition

Not included

Transport to and from the palace

Food and beverages

Guided tour (self-guided visit)

How to redeem

Qasr Al Watan, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Present your mobile ticket at the palace entrance on the date selected. No printing required. Check the official Qasr Al Watan website for your session's opening time before you travel, as peak and off-peak hours differ.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket (screenshot or app)
Valid photo ID
Modest, respectful clothing — shoulders and knees should be covered as a courtesy at a working palace

Know before you go

Opening hours vary between peak and off-peak sessions, and the palace may close on certain dates. Always check the official Qasr Al Watan website before you travel.

Modest dress is strongly recommended out of respect for the palace's active diplomatic function.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or above.

The Horse Patrol photo opportunity is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM in the courtyard.

Qasr Al Watan Ticket

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