Fancy a royal experience in Abu Dhabi?

Ministry of Presidential Affairs

You'll soon be able to visit the Presidential Palace in the UAE capital.

It's been announced that sections of the building will be open to the public from March 11.

The area of the palace that will be accessible is called Qasr Al Watan, or the 'Palace of the Nation'.

It's where official state visits and global leaders are hosted.

The decision was made by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

It's aimed at allowing people to better experience the UAE's culture and traditions first-hand.

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