Most Popular PlacesRandom PlaceListsItinerariesAdd a PlaceDownload the App Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace) Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal Giant MacAskill’s Grave Kejimkujik Petroglyphs All United Arab Emirates Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace) Abandoned palace in Ras Al Khaimah, with a reputation as being haunted, now restored and open as a private museum. Glass pyramid dome decorated with the astrological signs MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Tile mural in one of the bedrooms MissBez / Atlas Obscura User View from the entrance over Ras Al Khaimah MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Glass pyramid dome decorated with the astrological signs MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Tile mural in one of the bedrooms MissBez / Atlas Obscura User View from the entrance over Ras Al Khaimah MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Glass pyramid dome decorated with the astrological signs MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Tile mural in one of the bedrooms MissBez / Atlas Obscura User View from the entrance over Ras Al Khaimah MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Glass pyramid dome decorated with the astrological signs MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Tile mural in one of the bedrooms MissBez / Atlas Obscura User View from the entrance over Ras Al Khaimah MissBez / Atlas Obscura User Sitting upon one of the hills in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Qasimi Palace, also known as Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (the Haunted Palace), is one of the UAE's most fascinating landmarks. Commissioned by the late Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Qasimi, construction began in 1975 and took years to complete.
Although the palace was built as a grand private residence, it remained largely unoccupied for around 35 years. Over the years, stories have spread that the palace is 'haunted' and today it has a reputation as Ras Al Khaimah's "haunted palace". In 2019, the palace was purchased and restored.
Today, visitors can explore 35 rooms filled with ornate furniture, sculptures, antiques, chandeliers, and artwork. Many of the original intricate tile murals and paintings have been preserved, while damaged pieces have been restored. One of the most impressive features is the palace's grand glass pyramid, decorated with paintings of the 12 zodiac signs.
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Bring cash as they do not accept card. Parking is outside the palace, so wear comfortable footwear as you will need to walk up to the palace. It can get very hot indoors, and it is advised to bring water with you.
The grand triumphs and bloody tragedies of the French Revolution all trace their way back to this unassuming tennis court. An eclectic and whimsical building, the product of its creator’s imagination. Moved after its owner's death, this granite seat left the house with a haunting on its hands.
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