TRAVEL/PHOTOGRAPHY/CULTURE

Exploring Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi’s Presidential Palace

An epitome of architectural brilliance

Credit: B.R. Shenoy

“Visitor tours of the palace will serve as a knowledge base and boost cultural understanding of the UAE.”— Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father, tweeted shortly before the opening of the palace.

My family and I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Middle East, exploring Bahrain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi in September 2022.

The rich culture, stunning architecture, and warm hospitality of these places made our stay truly remarkable.

As we immersed ourselves in the local customs and traditions, we also ventured out to nearby attractions, including a guided day trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai.

There, we had the privilege of visiting the esteemed Qasr Al Watan, which is the Presidential Palace of the United Arab Emirates.

Qasr Al Watan — Presidential Palace

• Qasr Al Watan is a splendid edifice adorned with a frontage crafted from white granite and limestone, along with a dome boasting a diameter of 37 meters. It concluded construction in 2017.
• Qasr Al Watan is the Presidential Palace of the United…