'Haunted' palace in UAE's 'cheaper, quieter Dubai' is on sale for £4.5 MILLION, with 35 rooms, a glass pyramid - and reports of ghostly faces in the windows

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 06:42 EDT, 17 September 2026 | Updated: 06:42 EDT, 17 September 2026 A palace mired in stories of ghostly sightings has hit the market in the UAE to the tune of £4.5million.Al Qasimi Palace in Ras al Khaimah, often dubbed a quieter and cheaper version of glossy Dubai, is now on sale - and the majestic property boasts 35 rooms.The palace was constructed by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Qasimi in 1985, and was worth a reported £107million but has been unoccupied for many years.The interiors are as gaudy as they are impressive - the lucky buyer can expect dripping chandeliers, mosaics, painted tiles, gold trimmings and a marble facade.In 2019, the palace was purchased and refurbished, restored to its former glory and opened as a tourist attraction, according to Visit Ras al Khaimah. The tourism site reveals: 'Come inside and discover the glorious things to see at Al Qassimi Palace. Al Qasimi Palace in Ras al Khaimah has now been put on the market Animal sculptures and artwork line the walls of the building 'Grandeur' is the order of the day at the lavish palace'Beautiful crystal chandeliers imported from Europe, the 12 astrological signs that adorn the walls, lavish marble floors, an indoor fountain, and lifelike murals of far-flung places. 'On the very top floor is a large glass pyramid structure that filters sunlight to illuminate the floors below.'The mystery of the palace continues with its rather unusual collection of marble statues, animal murals, antique artefacts, and paintings, all of which seem to be woven around stories of fiction.'Most fascinating, of course, is the haunted reputation of the palace. Sheikh Abdulaziz reportedly stayed for only one night in the home he constructed, before being driven away by strange occurrences - for example moving furniture and ghostly whispers.One watchman reported hearing the sounds of children crying and laughing. The property, built across 34,000 square feet, is an impressive development There have been stories of children's ghostly faces appearing in the windows Bedrooms are just as ornately decorated in the UAE palaceAnother said they saw ghostly faces, particularly those of children, appearing in the windows. Local stories have also claimed the building was haunted by a jinn (supernatural spirit).Strange statues and murals lined the halls, as well as taxidermy and strange figures - adding to the eerie atmosphere.The property, listed with sellers Bishop and Knight, has been described as 'a rare architectural masterpiece; an estate designed for royalty'.Investors, collectors or developers are encouraged to look at the property, as it is well positioned to be converted into a museum or boutique hotel - or retained as a private estate. It's built across 34,000 square feet, with balconies, terraces, a prayer hall and a star-shaped fountain.