Route planning

Directions, parking, valet, and shuttle information

Plan the approach to the Visitor Centre and the onward connection to the palace entrance. Check live navigation, road conditions, stops, and schedules before departure.

Modern road approaching central Abu Dhabi and distant white civic architecture

Location in Abu Dhabi

Near the Corniche

Qasr Al Watan is located in Al Ras Al Akhdar, near the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Qasr Ostira US operates from 7 Airport Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30337, United States. This business contact address is not the palace location.

Road approaches

Driving directions

From Dubai

Take Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) toward Abu Dhabi, follow signs to Corniche Street, and continue toward Qasr Al Watan. Check live navigation and current road conditions before departure.

From Saadiyat or Yas Island

Use Sheikh Khalifa Bridge (E12) and Corniche Street. Follow signs for the Visitor Centre first.

Visitor Centre

Park before continuing to the palace

Free self-parking

The Visitor Centre car park has ample parking spaces. There is no charge for self-parking.

Paid valet parking

Valet parking is available at the Visitor Centre car park for AED 35.

To the palace

Continuous free shuttle

A free shuttle runs continuously between the Visitor Centre and the palace entrance. Arriving drivers should use self-parking or valet service at the Visitor Centre before continuing.

Across the city

Experience Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus

The Experience Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus provides a free way to travel among major Abu Dhabi attractions, including Qasr Al Watan. It is available to local and international visitors.

Verify designated stops and current schedules before travel.

Arrival reminder

Prepare for screening

All visitors and their belongings undergo airport-style security screening after arrival. Bags larger than 500(W) x 350(H) (mm) are not allowed, and no locker facilities are available, so avoid bringing oversized luggage.

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