Qasr Al Hosn Festival

9 10 the fort is open to the public during the festival including some of the restricted areas 10 and features live music and dance performances showing the uae s cultural heritage.

Qasr al hosn festival. The historic al hosn area which comprises qasr al hosn cultural foundation and house of artisans is the site of a new series of family friendly events on alternating weekends until april 2020. Built as a protective watchtower around 1790s becoming home to al nahyan family the seat of government and standing as our nation s living archive qasr al hosn opens its doors as a museum telling the story of abu dhabi and its people and a focal point for the celebration promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of the uae. The qasr al hosn festival. Qasr al hosn festival qasr al hosn festival is an annual 11 day cultural event staged on the grounds of the fort.

All tickets include admission to qasr al hosn the house of artisans and bait al gahwa tickets valid only for the date shown on the ticket a festival pass allows access for every day of the festival tickets for performances in the cultural foundation and workshops in the house of artisans are available to purchase separately. Qasr al hosn festival organised by abu dhabi tourism and culture authority from 28 february to 9 march 9 the qasr al hosn festival brings to life the history and culture of abu dhabi through a programme of events and activities at the oldest building in emirate. The festival grounds host a variety of experiences for all ages encouraging them to learn about and celebrate the heritage of abu dhabi and the uae. Transformed into a museum in 2018 following more than eleven years of intensive conservation and restoration work qasr al hosn is a national monument that encapsulates the development of abu dhabi with displays of artefacts and archival materials dating back to as far as 6000 bc.

All tickets include admission to qasr al hosn the house of artisans and bait al gahwa tickets valid only for the date shown on the ticket a festival pass allows access for every day of the festival tickets for performances in the cultural foundation and workshops in the house of artisans are available to purchase separately. Visitors can participate in activities for exploring emirati culture that includes traditional rope making talli embroidery khoos weaving and more. A key attraction of this place is a week long festival that is hosted every year. During the festival at the heart of the city on the grounds of the qasr al hosn fort the history of the fort and emirati culture and traditions are celebrated.