Date & Time of Event:

Feb 11 to Feb 21, 2015
Opening Day- February 11, 2015:
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
No entry after 10:45 pm

Ladies Day- February 12, 2015
For women and children under 12 only
4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
No entry after 10:45 pm

February 13-21, 2015
4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
No entry after 10:45 pm

Event Fee:

Adults: AED 10
Free admission for children 12 years and under.
Tickets can be purchased onsite at each of the entrances.
Cash Only
Ticket price allows re-entry for entire day
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable

Official Website: www.qasralhosnfestival.ae

Contact No: 800 QAH (724)

Email Address: info@qasralhosnfestival.ae

Location: Qasr Al Hosn is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, between Zayed the First Street, Khaled Bin Al Waleed Street, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (5th Street) and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St (2nd Street)

Festival Rules:
Do not light fires of any kind
No swimming in the lake area
No overt display of affection
No glass allowed
No food or beverage to be brought from outside
No smoking
No Alcohol allowed
Please dispose trash in bins provided
Children up to age 12 are your responsibility
No pets allowed
Administration will not be responsible for any theft negligence

About:

The Qasr Al Hosn festival returns to Abu Dhabi to celebrate centuries of heritage, history and Emirati culture and tradition.

The third edition of the festival will highlight the fort’s conservation process and its former functions through various activities and platforms.

Organised Tours: The historic fort will open its doors to the public offering organised tours to visitors with access to the inner Fort, the National Consultative Council Chamber and areas of the fort that were never open to the public before, such as the living quarters.

Qasr Al Hosn Exhibition: Launched during the festival, the exhibition will focus on the significance of the Fort and its historical context.

The Cultural Foundation: An integral part of the festival , the Cultural Foundation will feature a comprehensive public programme including exhibitions, activities and installations emphasising the building’s significance as a landmark of Abu Dhabi’s modern heritage. This year, the Cultural Foundation will witness the participation of non-profit community organisations to promote their initiatives focused on UAE culture and heritage.

Exhibitions: The festival will feature fascinating exhibitions including the homecoming of the National Pavilion, the country’s exhibition from the 14th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale Di Venezia and “Lest We Forget: Structures of Memory in the UAE”.

Music & Art: A music programme themed around the UAE intangible heritage and specially-commissioned artworks by Emirati artists are a highlight of the festival.

Gahwa: A cultural experience exhibition celebrating the Emirati tradition of the Gahwa rituals.

A complete family experience: In addition, the popular festival will offer activities for the complete family with a lively hub of visual and performing arts programmes, traditional workshops and cultural and interactive learning experiences led by professional curators, artisans and experts.