Qasr Al Watan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Qasr Al Watan is a building of public administration in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, opened in 2015. It ranks as the 9th most looked-up sight in the United Arab Emirates on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to March are suitable for visiting, as daily highs range between 22 °C and 29 °C. The period from May to September is significantly hotter, with daily highs reaching 34 °C to 38 °C. Rain is rare throughout the year, typically occurring on only 1 or 2 days per month. Visitors should plan accordingly for the heat during the summer months.
The site is located 9 km from the center of Abu Dhabi. The nearest airport is Zayed International Airport, situated 35 km away. Travelers can combine a visit here with nearby points of interest such as the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, located 1.1 km away, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 12.4 km away, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is 17.9 km from the site, and the Etihad Arena, 30.2 km away. The building is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00, and admission requires a fee of 60.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
