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How you can visit Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan

A guide to visiting Qasr Al Watan, how to book tickets and COVID-19 regulations

Published: October 20, 2020 07:43 Last updated: December 01, 2022 12:43 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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The UAE’s Qasr Al Watan or Presidential Palace will be reopening to public visits from October 20. — Interested in visiting Qasr Al Watan? Image Credit: Supplied

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After being closed to public visits as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, the palace is expected to resume operations from October 20. — UPDATE: The UAE has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions from November 7, 2022. You no longer need a Green Pass to enter public places. To know more, visit this link - gulfnews.com/1.1667828901319 Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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What happens at the Qasar Al Watan tour? — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — What is Qasr Al Watan? Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — The tour introduces visitors to the UAE's government and its diplomatic and political history. Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — Different zones at Qasr Al Watan Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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There is an exhibition of gifts shared between the UAE and countries from around the world, giving visitors an insight into unique diplomatic relations, with each gift holding cultural significance. — Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — Qasr Al Watan also has 'The Birmingham Quran', one of the earliest and most important surviving records of the Quran. Image Credit: Supplied

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Qasr Al Watan — Image Credit: Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — The light show at Qasr Al Watan Image Credit: Supplied

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Qasr Al Watan — The palace will also be implementing various COVID-19 related restrictions. Image Credit:

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Qasr Al Watan — When can you visit Qasr Al Watan? Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — How do you get to Qasr Al Watan? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Qasr Al Watan — What is the ticket cost for Qasr Al Watan? Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News

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