To ensure a respectful and comfortable experience for all guests, kindly follow these guidelines:

• Wear clothes that cover both your knees and shoulders. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and see-through garments are not allowed.
• Wear comfortable shoes. Flip-flops and overly casual footwear are not allowed.
• Be mindful of local traditions. Dress in a respectful and appropriate manner while visiting.

Thank you for helping us maintain the dignity and beauty of Qasr Al Watan!

We have a photography service where guests are able to dress up in traditional Emirati clothing:

• For women: Abayah, jalabiya, burqa, arabic jewellery
• For men: Kandoora and bischt

The guests can then take pictures in their outfits:

• Around the palace: AED 250
• Outside the palace: AED 350 (with different photo options)

• Max allowed height: 15 inches
• Single leg tripods are not allowed
• Tripods should not be used to film or photograph the back palaces, or during state visits
• Not permitted within the 100x100 meters Great Hall area

Shuttle buses will be continuous.

Arriving to the Visitor Centre by car, you will see the Visitor Centre car park. There are ample parking spaces available and there is no charge to park here.

Valet parking is available at the Visitor Centre car park at a price of AED 35.

• Strollers: AED 20
• Wheelchairs: Free of Charge

There are no cloakroom or locker facilities available on the Palace grounds. Visitors are encouraged to leave their excess belongings at home or in their vehicles.

There is no Wi-Fi available throughout the Palace grounds.

In consideration for other visitors, mobile phones must be switched to silent.

There are a number of restrooms available throughout the Visitor Centre, Ceremonial Gate and the Palace.

Prayer Rooms in both Visitor Center and Zayed gate are open for guests during the operational hours.

A First Aid room is located inside the Palace.

• Bags/cases larger than 500(W) x 350(H) (mm) will not be allowed through the security screening
• There are no locker facilities available; visitors with oversized bags will be refused entry
• If you are visiting Qasr Al Watan on your way to/from the airport, please use luggage storage facilities at the airport or your hotel
• On arrival, you and your belongings will be subjected to an airport-style security check
• Try to bring as little as possible, this will help you to get through the security screening quicker
• Much like the airport, please remove all metal objects from your pockets before going through the security arch
• Place cameras, phones, keys and wallets in your bag before placing the bag through the security scanner
• You may carry handbags, hearing aids and other electrical or electronic equipment needed for health reasons
• Do not hesitate to approach a security guard if you have any concerns or require assistance

Dhiyafat Qasr Al Watan, found in the main Palace and Maqha Al Maktaba situated within Qasr Al Watan Library are temporarily closed.

Legma, a grab and go outlet, will be open.

A designated smoking area is located outside the Visitor Centre. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted anywhere inside the Visitor Centre, the Palace or its grounds.

If visitors are found smoking in non-designated areas, they will be asked to leave the premises.