Qasr Al Hosn - History, Culture and Heritage

Located in central Abu Dhabi, Al Hosn is the city's original urban block, witnessing the city's evolution from a traditional pearling settlement to a modern global metropolis. Al Hosn includes the main elements: Qasr Al Hosn, Cultural Foundation, National Advisory Council, House of Artisans, Bait Al Gahwa Initiative, Water Feature and F&B. Incorporating Abu Dhabi's oldest structure, Qasr Al Hosn is the narrator of Abu Dhabi's past, telling stories of Emirati diplomacy, history and traditions, as well as those of the men and women who lived in the ruler's palace. The National Consultative Council building is the symbol of federalization and unity of the UAE, while the House of Artisans serves to promote and preserve the tangible and intangible heritage of the UAE. The Cultural Foundation represents one of the first achievements of the young nation state - its first cultural center, which would become the seat of the cultural and social life of modern Abu Dhabi.