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Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission

Ticket only; allow 1-2 hours inside Entry ticket Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Starting from · per person₹1,004
How longTicket only; allow 1-2 hours inside
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Highlights

  • Admission to Qasr Al Hosn, which the site calls Abu Dhabi's oldest and most significant building
  • The watchtower of about 1790, the inner fort of 1795 and the outer palace of 1939 to 1945 (Visit Abu Dhabi)
  • Opened as a museum in 2018 after more than eleven years of restoration
  • The House of Artisans and the landscaped grounds beside it are free to enter
  • Open Saturday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 2 pm to 8 pm

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Possible for seniors, with care: Old fort courtyards and rooms are seen at your own pace, but step-free access is not stated
Getting around
Some walking
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon
Pickup
No hotel pickup

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

Qasr Al Hosn is where Abu Dhabi began. By the site's own account it is the city's oldest and most significant building, and Visit Abu Dhabi dates it piece by piece: a watchtower built around 1790, the inner fort added in 1795, and the outer palace built between 1939 and 1945. After more than eleven years of restoration it opened as a museum in 2018. It stands on Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street among the towers of the modern city, with the House of Artisans, where weaving and embroidery are demonstrated, and the Cultural Foundation beside it. This option is the fort's admission ticket only; the House of Artisans and the landscaped grounds are free by the site's own terms.

What it feels like: you walk out of a city of glass and traffic into old fort walls and shaded courtyards, and the noise of the road falls behind you. Inside, the fort traces Abu Dhabi's change from a settlement of fishing and pearling to the city outside the gate, and you follow it at your own pace. The House of Artisans next door, where traditional crafts are demonstrated, is the part children and grandparents can share. It is a quiet two hours, not a spectacle.

Who this suits: active seniors and the multigenerational family who want one real piece of Emirati history on an Abu Dhabi day; teenagers with a history project; photographers, for the old fort framed by the modern towers. It is not worth the trip from Dubai on its own; pair it with the Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan or the Louvre, and let your captain plan the day.

What your ticket covers

Opening hours and entry times are confirmed for your date.

  1. This option includes no transfer. Make your own way from Dubai to central Abu Dhabi, or ask your captain to add a car or fold it into an Abu Dhabi day tour. The fort is on Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street.

  2. Show your voucher and walk through the inner fort and the outer palace at your own pace. Allow an hour or two.

  3. Next door and free to enter: traditional crafts such as weaving and embroidery demonstrated by the makers.

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Inclusions

  • Admission ticket to the Qasr Al Hosn fort

Exclusions

  • Transfers from Dubai or within Abu Dhabi: this option is ticket only
  • Workshops, events and anything the site sells separately
  • Food and drink
  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Opening hours by the site's own plan-your-visit page (checked 23 Sep 2026): Saturday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 2 pm to 8 pm. Public holidays and Ramadan can change them; your captain confirms for your date.
  • The fort is in central Abu Dhabi, not Dubai. The ticket includes no transport: if you are staying in Dubai, plan it as part of a day in Abu Dhabi and ask your captain about a transfer.
  • The site does not publish a visit length; an hour or two covers the fort.
  • The House of Artisans and the landscape are free by the site's terms; only the fort is ticketed. The site says its own tickets are non-refundable; your captain gives you the operator's terms before you pay.
  • The sheet gives one rate. The site's pages we read carry no child price, so ask your captain about children's tickets before you pay.
  • No dress code is printed on the pages we read. Shoulders and knees covered is the respectful choice at a national monument.
  • The site's pages do not describe step-free access in the old fort. If anyone uses a wheelchair or finds stairs hard, tell your captain, who asks the operator before you pay.
  • From May to September the courtyards are hot by midday; go at 9 am or after 5 pm.
  • Availability is confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay.
  • Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

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Payment policy

Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.

Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.

5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

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Questions travellers ask

How much does Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission cost?

Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission starts at ₹1,004 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Included: Admission ticket to the Qasr Al Hosn fort.

What is not included in Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Not included: Transfers from Dubai or within Abu Dhabi: this option is ticket only; Workshops, events and anything the site sells separately; Food and drink; Tips and personal expenses.

How long is Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Ticket only; allow 1-2 hours inside in Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ask the team for a different time slot. Ticket only: getting there is up to you, or ask us to add a transfer.

What should I know before booking Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Opening hours by the site's own plan-your-visit page (checked 23 Sep 2026): Saturday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 2 pm to 8 pm. Public holidays and Ramadan can change them; your captain confirms for your date. The fort is in central Abu Dhabi, not Dubai. The ticket includes no transport: if you are staying in Dubai, plan it as part of a day in Abu Dhabi and ask your captain about a transfer. The site does not publish a visit length; an hour or two covers the fort. The House of Artisans and the landscape are free by the site's terms; only the fort is ticketed. The site says its own tickets are non-refundable; your captain gives you the operator's terms before you pay. The sheet gives one rate. The site's pages we read carry no child price, so ask your captain about children's tickets before you pay. No dress code is printed on the pages we read. Shoulders and knees covered is the respectful choice at a national monument. The site's pages do not describe step-free access in the old fort. If anyone uses a wheelchair or finds stairs hard, tell your captain, who asks the operator before you pay. From May to September the courtyards are hot by midday; go at 9 am or after 5 pm. Availability is confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay. Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

It can suit seniors, with some care. Old fort courtyards and rooms are seen at your own pace, but step-free access is not stated. Some walking.

Is Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission indoors or outdoors?

It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.

How do I book Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi: Fort and Palace Admission?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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