Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top 100 travel spots for 2026
Qasr Al Watan has been named among the world’s top 100 attractions and travel experiences for 2026. The Abu Dhabi landmark was included in Trip.Best’s Top 100 Global Attractions and Experiences list, as well as its ranking of the top 100 attractions and experiences in Asia. Published by travel platform Trip.com, the lists were compiled using visitor reviews and performance indicators. After the…
Abu Dhabi's Qasr Al Watan has secured a spot on Trip.Best's Top 100 Global Attractions and Experiences list for 2026. The landmark, also known as the Palace of the Nation, is part of the Presidential Palace complex and opened to the public in 2019. Qasr Al Watan boasts a Great Hall with a 37-meter-diameter central dome, larger than the main dome of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
The palace offers a Spirit of Collaboration chamber, where high-level meetings have taken place. The Presidential Gifts exhibition displays items gifted to UAE leaders by foreign dignitaries, while the Power of Words exhibition features sculptures by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej. The palace's library contains over 50,000 books and works exploring the region's heritage.
The attraction has previously hosted world leaders such as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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