Photography Rules and Emirati Clothing Experience

Personal use

Personal Photography and Filming

Non-commercial photography and filming are encouraged and allowed in visitor areas, subject to venue restrictions. Wearable devices may not be used inside the Palace or on the Palace grounds.

Restricted recording

Subjects and Areas That Must Not Be Recorded

Do not photograph or film security personnel or security systems inside the Palace or on the grounds. Recording is also not permitted for the back palaces, during state visits or within the 100*100 meters Great Hall area.

Follow all posted notices and staff instructions, as restrictions may change.

Support equipment

Tripods and Support Equipment

Tripods appear on the prohibited-items list. The supplied equipment notes also state a maximum allowed height of 15 inches high and that Single leg not allowed.

Prior approval

Commercial Photography and Filming

Commercial photography and filming require prior access approval. Direct commercial requests to [email protected].

Aurelin Guide cannot issue access or commercial photography permission.

On-site experience

Traditional Emirati Clothing Photography Experience

Women may dress in Abayah, jalabiya, burqa and arabic jewellery; men may dress in Kandoora and bischt. Guests can then take photographs in their outfits in palace settings with different photo options.

This is an on-site service described by the venue. Aurelin Guide does not sell or reserve it.

Social media

Sharing Personal Photographs

Visitors posting personal photographs on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter may use #QasrAlWatanTour. Social sharing does not override privacy, security or commercial-use restrictions.

Before recording

Check Before Recording

Review current signs, avoid restricted subjects and ask venue staff when uncertain. Staff instructions and current official notices take priority over a general summary.