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    Located in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al-Hosn is the city’s oldest stone building. The structure is famous for being the home to Emirates ruling Al Nahyan family. It is an important monument that houses historical photographs and oral testimonies by the people of Abu Dhabi. Qasr Al Hosn is a symbol of Emirati heritage, traditions and culture.

    A major historical and cultural centre of interest, Al-Hosn Fort is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. The museum, now renovated and modernized displays the culture and history of the city through photographs and oral histories .
    Address: Hamdan bin Mohammed Street
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      • Shish Shawerma
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        Shish Shawerma Zayed the First - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Shish Shawerma
        Shish Shawerma is a local restaurant located in Abu Dhabi offering a range of snacks, drinks and meals. It is a conveniently located fast food restaurant with take away foods option.

        The restaurant bakes its own bread. The chicken shwarma is an all time favorite served with fries. A wide range of soft drinks are available at the restaurant.

        Only cash is accepted at the restaurant as a payment method. No reservations made at the restaurant.

        Find the Shish Shawerma in Khalidiya, behind the Corniche Tower.
        Shish Shawerma Corniche Road W, Street 2, Al Khalidiya - Behind Corniche Towers - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Stratos Revolving Lounge & Bar
        The bar with golden theme, is a gem on the Le Royal Meriden. It is one of the best gimmicks in Abu Dhabi. The bar provides an ideal site for sundowners.
        Stratos Revolving Lounge & Bar Le Royal Meridien Hotel,Fatima Bint Mubarak St - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • SAX Club, Le Royal Meridien
        SAX is a former jazz in Le Royal Meriden Hotel that features musicians, top DJs and local fusion. Smart dressing is a requirement for visitors. Find it at Le Royal Meriden, Khalifa Bin Zayed The first street, Abu Dhabi.
        SAX Club, Le Royal Meridien Le Royal Méridien Hotel - Khalifa Bin Zayed The First St - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Corniche Beach
        The cornice beach is located at the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi. beach has an award on Blue Fag status, an eco-label that guarantees clean swimming water.

        Beach hotels and resorts are some of the facilities available on this beach. The Corniche beach is a 2 kilometer stretch divided into three sections; gate 2 for families and a quiet zone, gate 3 is for families and children and gate 4 is for singles and groups.

        Gate 2 and gate 3 beaches are shielded from view by a fence. At the beach, Sun loungers are available at Dhs 25 while towels are rented at Dhs 10.

        Changing rooms, showers and cabanas are also available at the beach.
        Corniche Beach - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Lebanese Flower Restaurant
        Lebanese flower restaurant offers a variety of high quality foods. Try the delicious chicken and meat Shawerma, mixed grill or even the yummy pickles.

        Fruit cocktails and soft drinks are also available on the menu. The restaurant is opened on daily basis starting from 8.00 am to midnight.

        Only cash is accepted as a payment method. There are other branches at the Tourist Club, this one at Defence Street and another at Electra.
        Lebanese Flower Restaurant Defence Street - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village - نادي تراث الإمارات - القرية التراثية
        Abu Dhabi heritage village is an important cultural attraction in Abu Dhabi. The village is a reconstruction of traditional oasis village operated by the Emirates Heritage Club.

        Tourists visiting the village get a glimpse of traditional aspects of the desert way of life. Traditional skills on metal work, pottery among others are displayed in workshops. Craftsmen share their skills in the workshops.

        There are several artisans showcasing traditional local arts such as glass blowing and weaving.

        Traditional attires are available on the display. Traditional weapons, jewellery and Holy Qurans are also available on the display.
        Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village - نادي تراث الإمارات - القرية التراثية Abu Dhabi Theatre Rd, Corniche Brake water - Near Marina Mall - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Trader Vic's
        Located in the beach Rotana hotel, Trader Vic’s is a Polynesian Tiki bar with Mai Tai cocktails, wooden canoes and wicker furniture. Find it at 10th street, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers.
        Trader Vic's 10th Street - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Asia de Cuba
        Asia de Cuba's is one of the most amazing venues in Abu Dhabi offering a wide variety of meals and drinks. The venue is a stunner with a unique features and beautiful architectural design that gives the restaurant a beautiful view. Meals offered at the venue are hygienically prepared at a high level of specialization. Starters, lunch and dinner is offered in the restaurant are highly affordable starting from Dh 150 per person.

        Some of the amazing meals available on the menu include tangy red snapper offered at Dh70. The yummy tuna pica tartare is offered at Dh80 while steamed Chilean sea bass is offered at Dh175.

        The salmon ceviche is my all-time favorite is availed on request at Dh55. Cash is accepted as a payment method.
        Asia de Cuba CORNICHE ROAD - ST REGIS HOTEL, NATION RIVIERA BEACH CLUB - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
      • Marina Mall
        Being one of the biggest shopping malls in Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall is located along the Breakwater along the Corniche Road close to Emirates Palace hotel. It comprises of 122,000 meters squared retail space with a good fashion collection, a bowling alley, fountains, multiplex movie complex, a 100 meter observatory and a Carrefour departmental store.
        Marina Mall Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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      Graphic showing average weather in Qasr Al Hosn in Celcius and Centimeters (Change to Farenheit and Inches)

      Month Temp °C Rainfall Cm Temp °F Rainfall Inches
      Jan 19.6 11.4 67.3 4.5
      Feb 19.8 62.9 67.6 24.8
      Mar 22.8 33.6 73 13.2
      Apr 27.3 0.4 81.1 0.2
      May 30.5 0 86.9 0
      Jun 32.2 0.1 90 0
      Jul 34.2 0.2 93.6 0.1
      Aug 33.8 0.3 92.8 0.1
      Sep 32.2 0.3 90 0.1
      Oct 29.2 0.1 84.6 0
      Nov 24.3 8.5 75.7 3.3
      Dec 20.7 37 69.3 14.6

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        • The old fort is still being reconstructed and completion date is unknown. The Museum is open and the nicely designed building has an interesting exhibition on the History of Abu Dhabi. It has similarities with the one in Dubai but the content is better and there is more focus on how Abu Dhabi came to be. I recognized many buildings from my youth (1969-1974). Specially liked the milestone picture of the Abu Dhabi Hilton Hotel. If you come by car the museum entrance and parking is behind the barrier on Khalid Bin Waleed Road, pull up to the barrier and the guard will come out, tell him you want to visit the Museum and he will open the barrier. Entry is free, they is a booklet and the toilets are clean. Good place to visit to hear the story of the Liwa oasis residents who built up Abu Dhabi.
        • Full marks to the exhibition. Tells you everything about Abu Dhabi... right from 17th century to the future of island city. Use of technology while showing history is adorable. Free to attend Highly recommended for residents and tourists
        • Al Hosn is a small part of UAE traditional life before discovering oil. It shows many exciting and rich traditions and has very informative video displays. It opens around mid February time and a very nice place to see.
        • The exhibition was beautiful. Don't be deceived by the construction signs because the museum is in side of that. As a resident here, I learned a lot and now have a greater appreciation for Abu Dhabi.
        • Qasr Al Hosn I had an amazing experience with Qasr Al Hosn . Its Built in 1761 This location is now available on Google Street View. If you want to experience an amazing fully immersive 3D experience. Abu Dhabi’s symbolic birthplace, Qasr al Hosn is the emirate’s first permanent structure, which was home to the emirate’s ruling Al Nahyan family. A permanent, free-to-enter exhibition at the Qasr al Hosn Centre tells the story of Abu Dhabi and its people through the city’s oldest building. Fascinating oral testimonies and historic photographs bring this important monument to life. Contemporary Emirati voices reflect on Abu Dhabi’s history and transformation and Qasr al Hosn’s key role as a vibrant symbol of Emirati heritage, culture and tradition. Qasr al Hosn began life in the 1760s as a coral and sea stone watchtower, with a commanding position overlooking the sea, later transformed into an impenetrable fort. Due to the shells’ reflective effect, the fort’s walls would sparkle in the sun offering a welcome coastal navigational tool for the region’s merchants. Mangrove was chosen to make the flooring and roof structure due to its natural strength and durability. During the exploration and discovery of oil between 1939 and the 1950s, Qasr al Hosn went through a period of expansion and an iconic palace enclosed the initial fort. The Father of the Nation, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, ordered a large scale renovation of Qasr al Hosn, transforming it from ruler’s residence into a museum and repository of collections relating to Abu Dhabi and the Gulf. Now, Qasr al Hosn is going through a new phase. Earlier this decade, it was discovered that the white render on the fort’s walls was causing corrosive moisture to be trapped on the original coral stone bricks. A project is underway to reveal the original brickwork and allow the structure to breathe.

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          Address : Qasr Al Hosn Al Nasr Street, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street - Sheikh Zayed the First Street, Al Hosn - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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