HQWS was commissioned by the Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi, to design and build a visitor centre at UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa’s birthplace – Qasr Al Muwaiji.

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The centre, housed in an elegant glass-walled space within the courtyard of Qasr Al Muwaiji, tells the story of the fort and its inhabitants, with focus on HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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Divided into seven main areas, the centre incorporates a new purpose built structure and the original fort tower of Qasr Al Muwaiji, creating a link between the old and new.

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Visitors can gain an insight into the personal life of the President via themed rooms featuring a series of projections, quotes, interactive panels, animations and films dedicated to his passion for falconry, his education, lifestyle and milestones en route to becoming the country’s leader.

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The main exhibition area features etched and projected content displayed on suspended glass screens, enabling visitors to experience the essence of the fort through the glass.

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A wooden poem wall inscribed with a qasida, or classical Arabic tribute, written by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, in honour of his brother, forms a striking backdrop to the glass screens.