Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, is the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, completed in 2017 as a working seat of government that was also deliberately opened to the public as a cultural institution documenting the country's system of governance, in contrast with most active heads-of-state residences elsewhere. The building was constructed in a contemporary interpretation of Arabian and Islamic architectural traditions, emphasizing domes, arches and geometric ornamentation. It houses a great hall beneath a large ornamented central dome, along with a library and formal halls used for state gift presentations.
Facts
Building Type LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1 Completed Year Classification
Standing Status Building Type
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Source Qasr Al Watan - Wikipedia
Source Qasr Al Watan - Wikipedia
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Sources
1. Qasr Al Watan - Wikipedia
Infobox, location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
History
Construction of the palace was completed in 2017.
Infobox, height
60 m
Entity description and the lead/infobox of the Wikipedia article
Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, is the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, completed in 2017 as a working seat of government that was also deliberately opened to the public as a cultural institution documenting the country's system of governance, in contrast with most active heads-of-state residences elsewhere. The building was constructed in a contemporary interpretation of Arabian and Islamic architectural traditions, emphasizing domes, arches and geometric ornamentation. It houses a great hall beneath a large ornamented central dome, along with a library and formal halls used for state gift presentations.
Wikipedia infobox building_type field
Qaṣr Al-Waṭan (Arabic: قَصْر ٱلْوَطَن, lit. 'Palace of the Nation') is the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, located in Abu Dhabi. The palace stands as a symbol of governance, functioning as a venue for political meetings, both diplomatic state receptions and Council of Ministers meetings, as well as a destination for visitors and tourists. It is not a residential space.
Uses Element: Granite, Wikipedia article
In 2020, the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace was nominated for the World Travel Awards as the main cultural tourist attraction in the Middle East. of Qasr al Watan With a façade made of white granite and limestone, the mainly white palace is intricately designed and ornately decorated.
Uses Element: Limestone, Wikipedia article
In 2020, the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace was nominated for the World Travel Awards as the main cultural tourist attraction in the Middle East. of Qasr al Watan With a façade made of white granite and limestone, the mainly white palace is intricately designed and ornately decorated.
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