The stunning cultural landmark is also home to Qasr Al Watan Library with an impressive collection of 50,000 texts, and 16 million digital documents collected over 35 years, covering subjects such as history, geography and the social, economic and political development of the UAE. And it has recently re-opened its doors to the public. The Qasr Al Watan Library is a unique addition to the library network in the emirate of Abu Dhabi with an aim to preserve the Arab world’s history and culture. It houses rare manuscripts, and an immense selection of ancient books and documents that illuminate the Arab region’s most remarkable influences on astronomy, science, art, literature and more.