The United Arab Emirates is a land that has, from the time of Bronze Age settlements to the amalgamation of the seven states, has seen so many changes in history. If you’re spending your vacation at the UAE capital at a luxury desert resort Abu Dhabi, like the renowned Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, the Al-Hosn Palace in Abu Dhabi is one of the best places you can experience and learn about the glory of UAE’s history.
Built by Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Zayed Al Nahyan over 200 years ago, the Al-Hosn Palace is the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi. The palace consists of two sections, an old fort showing evidence of the original building and the new section that was added by Sheikh Shakhboot in 1936.
Also known as the ‘White Fort’ as it is completely painted in dazzling white, the palace is famed for its outstanding architecture. The main gate of the palace boasts magnificent, intricate tile work and all walls, towers, decorative entrances and residential quarters of this fort-turned-palace exudes pure grandeur and strength.
The Al-Hosn Palace also houses a museum that contains artifacts of both natural and historical significance such as a section where you will get to know about desert animal life and a section displaying a wide range of weapons. The palace is of such high significance of the past of the UAE, that it is currently the subject of extensive historical, archaeological, and architectural research.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
