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27 things to doin Abu DhabiThe oldest building in Abu Dhabi, which is called its birthplace. It is next to the modern skyscrapers, recalling the past of the emirate.
At the beginning the Qasr al-Hosn fort was a round watchtower made to protect a well with fresh water, that was the only one at that time in Abu Dhabi. It was built in the late 18th century, and it was turned into a fort later. Sheikh lived here for a while.
In the XX century, the fort was completed with the first income from oil production and it became a fort-palace. For a long time this place was the family palace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Now the fort-palace serves as a museum, in which there are exhibitions of artifacts, paintings, documents, which tell about the past of the UAE. In addition, the Qasr al-Hosn festival is held annually near it.
Photo: © Sigree Ibn Mamak
In the XX century, the fort was completed with the first income from oil production and it became a fort-palace. For a long time this place was the family palace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Now the fort-palace serves as a museum, in which there are exhibitions of artifacts, paintings, documents, which tell about the past of the UAE. In addition, the Qasr al-Hosn festival is held annually near it.
Photo: © Sigree Ibn Mamak
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See Yowla dance
oddviserYowla is traditionally performed by men in snow-white dresses - kanduras. The dance symbolizes the unity and togetherness of the emirates.
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Go to the Qasr Al-Hosn Festival
Super СrabeThe Festival of History and Culture of the Emirates annually draws thousands of spectators.
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Qasr Al Hosn fort on the map
Location: Al Hosn, Sheikh Zayed the First StreetOpen hours
From Saturday to Thursday - from 7:30 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 21:00
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Phone: +971 2 666 4442
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