Qaşr al Ḩişn
Qaşr al Ḩişn is a palace in Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi Region, Abu Dhabi. Qaşr al Ḩişn is situated nearby to the event venue Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, as well as near Sheikh Zayed Mosque.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is situated 410 metres east of Qaşr al Ḩişn.
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
Event venue
The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation was founded in 1981 as a center of art and learning. It is located in the middle of downtown Abu Dhabi, UAE, off Khalifa Street and next to the White Fort, also known as Qasr al-Hosn Palace. Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation is situated 260 metres east of Qaşr al Ḩişn.
The Landmark
Office building
Photo: Nepenthes, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Landmark is a postmodern supertall skyscraper in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mixed-use project stands 324 metres tall with 72 floors above ground and five basement levels. The Landmark is situated 510 metres northwest of Qaşr al Ḩişn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Dhabi and Al Reem Island.
Abu Dhabi
Photo: Wadiia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Al Reem Island
Suburb
Reem Island is a natural island located 600 metres off the coast of the Abu Dhabi island. It is a mixed-purpose community with residential, retail, and commercial units. Al Reem Island is situated 5 km east of Qaşr al Ḩişn.
Qaşr al Ḩişn
- Type: Palace
- Also known as: “Qasr al Hisn”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi Region, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
24.4823° or 24° 28′ 56″ northLongitude
54.35483° or 54° 21′ 17″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
7HPPF9J3+WWGeoNames ID
8052442
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In Other Languages
“Qaşr al Ḩişn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قصر الحصن”
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