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Al-Hosn Palace (White Fort)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #18 of 19 attractions in Abu Dhabi
2.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Castles
Traveller Description: *** The White Fort is currently closed to visitors. *** Al Hosn Palace (also known as the Old Fort or White Fort) is the oldest building in the city... more »
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

The site is under renovation and closed to public therefore there is no access to what may be an interesting site. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Currently being renovated, i believe it would be wonderful site to visit once everything's finished. More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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187 helpful votes 187 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2008
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Al-Hosn Palace, surrounded by high white walls, is located within the same city block as the Cultural Foundation. This used to be the only building on Abu Dhabi island that was not made of palm fronds (before about 1960). The fort features in old photos that can be seen displayed in the Cultural Foundation. There are some old cannons outside... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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