Al Barza at Qasr Al Watan is now open to the public for the first time.
Ready to see some UAE history? This special majlis is the largest space in the Presidential Palace after the Great Hall and is a stunning work of architecture.
Step inside Al Barza, where you can learn about the traditional role of the majlis, which is a designated space for cultural, political and social gatherings. Al Barza at Qasr Al Watan is located behind the Great Hall. There you can learn more about the space through a guided tour, or by picking up a multimedia guide at the start of your visit.
The majlis is part of the United Arab Emirates’ deep-rooted cultural tradition of hosting meetings for members of the community to deliberate and share information amongst each other. A “Barza” historically refers to a majlis session where important matters can be brought to the attention of the Sheikh.
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Qasr Al Watan is open daily from 11am to 8pm, and is an experience like no other in the UAE. Take an educational tour of Emirati and Arabian excellence.
The palace finished construction in 2017, and was used for official purposes until it was opened to the public in 2019 in a bid to celebrate the heritage of the UAE. The building is still used to host foreign dignitaries and for government proposes.
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Daily, 11am-8pm. Abu Dhabi Corniche, qasralwatan.ae.
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