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Owner of Al Qasimi Haunted Palace, Tareq Al Sharhan. All photos by Chris Whiteoak/ The National
Owner of Al Qasimi Haunted Palace, Tareq Al Sharhan. All photos by Chris Whiteoak/ The National
Al Qasimi Palace was abandoned for decades due to concerns over its haunted history.
Al Qasimi Palace was abandoned for decades due to concerns over its haunted history.
Ghost hunters and culture lovers alike can now tour Al Qasimi Palace
Ghost hunters and culture lovers alike can now tour Al Qasimi Palace
A glimpse inside Al Qasimi Palace.
A glimpse inside Al Qasimi Palace.
Do things go bump in the night inside these ornate walls?
Do things go bump in the night inside these ornate walls?
Al Qasimi is full of royal splendour, but it is the spooky stories of its past that draw in many of its visitors
Al Qasimi is full of royal splendour, but it is the spooky stories of its past that draw in many of its visitors
The palace in Ras Al Khaimah was closed for decades before being recently re-opened to the public
The palace in Ras Al Khaimah was closed for decades before being recently re-opened to the public
Even if you don't happen upon an apparition, there is plenty of majestic artwork to catch the eye
Even if you don't happen upon an apparition, there is plenty of majestic artwork to catch the eye
The grand palace is now open to the public
The grand palace is now open to the public
The opulent structure has been carefully restored
The opulent structure has been carefully restored
The spectacular Al Qasimi Palace had been kept out of public view for decades
The spectacular Al Qasimi Palace had been kept out of public view for decades
There are plenty of decorative delights on show in the plush palace
There are plenty of decorative delights on show in the plush palace
If you are not too spooked by tales of a paranormal past, there is an opportunity to tour some dazzling sights
If you are not too spooked by tales of a paranormal past, there is an opportunity to tour some dazzling sights
Al Qasimi Palace is open to the public
Al Qasimi Palace is open to the public