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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