Qasr Al Hosn festival to throw light on history of Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the Qasr Al Hosn festival opens its doors tomorrow (Thursday) where ongoing reconstruction work taking place on the fort’s walls will be revealed for the first time in 10 years.

Featuring a live horse show by Cirque du Soleil’s Cavalia co-founder Normand Latourelle, visitors will get a chance to witness the birth of Abu Dhabi from a cultural, artistic and an archaeological perspective.

“Being over 250 years old, the Qasr Al Hosn fort is the oldest building in the UAE. Therefore setting up this event provides visitors a golden opportunity to learn about the renovation and maintenance of the structure with the help of experts who will ensure that the fort is protected for future generations,” said Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA-AD).