Qasr Al Hosn

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Featured on the back of the Dh1000 note, this iconic fort started life in 1760 as a watchtower that safeguarded a precious freshwater well.”

– Lonely Planet

The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Abu Dhabi’s oldest building is directly linked to the city’s extraordinary development, having started life as a coral and sea stone watchtower built by the Bani Yas tribes in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Qasr Al Hosn is one of the city's most significant landmarks...this is a must-visit for travelers who want a closer look at Abu Dhabi's history, architecture, and culture. " Full review
Independent Independent
"Then it’s onto the part of the city that might’ve been imagined by a fanciful child. The pre-oil boom Qasr Al-Hosn, is a chess-piece fort built in 1761 and the oldest stone building in..."