Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Explore Highlights from Dubai
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26 Ratings
Abu Dhabi

Experience the grandeur of Abu Dhabi on a day trip from Dubai. Visit iconic landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, and Etihad Towers, with hassle-free transportation and a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Discover the rich history, vibrant present, and exciting future of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour of the largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. After being picked up from your hotel in Dubai, journey along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi, enjoying captivating stories about one of the wealthiest cities in the world….
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What's Included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off within Dubai
  • Refresh with complimentary cold mineral water
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation
  • Knowledgeable, bilingual tour guide included
  • Included tickets to the Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace, and Etihad Towers Observation Deck
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the Emirates Palace, however this can be viewed from the outside
  • Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
  • Tips and any expenses or services not mentioned in “what’s included”
Additional Information

Experience Abu Dhabi in a day tour from Dubai, which allows you to discover the biggest emirate without worrying about time constraints. Round-trip transportation is provided, taking the stress out of planning travel details, and an expert guide ensures optimal use of your time by leading you directly to notable Abu Dhabi attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, among others.

Location
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessica_f
Mar 12, 2025
Truly Enjoyed Dubai & Abu Dhabi Tour - Shadab was our guide. He knew so much about Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He was charismatic and engaging! We truly enjoyed our day trip to see all of the beautiful mosques and architecture! Habitis, this is a wonderful activity to add on to your trip and get between the cities while learning more about the area, seeing exciting views and getting great photos! I’m so glad we did this activity
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Eivile_r
Nov 11, 2024
We really enjoyed this trip and recommend it to others. - We recommend this trip. The guide was very polite and answered to all our questions. The amount of places we visited was perfect. Not too much that we should run everywhere and too little that it would be boring. We ciuld take photos and guide didn’t rush us. Only one minus was that evening before trip was written how we should dress up and even if we were dresed up as it was required we will had to put clothes that was suitable for mosque. If we knew that we will get clothes we could dress up a little bit looser. Now it was very hot. But besides that everything was very nice. Thank you.
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31lillym
Oct 26, 2024
Fantastic tour - Ahmed was an exceptional guide during our excursion to Abu Dhabi. His deep knowledge of the city, combined with his passion for sharing its history and culture, made the experience unforgettable. Always attentive, he patiently and thoroughly answered all our questions while revealing hidden gems of the city. Thanks to his professionalism and kindness, we had an enriching and memorable day. A huge thank you to Ahmed for his warm presence and outstanding guidance!
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B1750efmayaa
Sep 6, 2024
Awesome trip - Our tour guide Noor was exceptionally friendly and informative throughout the day. With a smaller group, we had ample time to stop, take photos, and immerse ourselves in the city's rich history. We were provided with complimentary bottles of water all day, had a delightful lunch stop after visiting the mosque, and enjoyed some free time near Ferrari World before heading back to Dubai. Despite covering so much in just one day, Noor ensured the pace was relaxed and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend booking this trip! A big thank you to Noor and Lets explore dubai for a brilliant day out!
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Roweno852
Sep 6, 2024
Unforgettable experience - The overall experience was fantastic. The tour guide was exceptional, and the Emirati heritage tour was very informative. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is breathtakingly beautiful. I appreciated the convenience of being picked up directly from my hotel. However, I was disappointed not to have the opportunity to enter Ferrari World and the Emirates Palace. It would be great if the tour company could make arrangements in the future to allow tourists to actually go inside these attractions, rather than just passing by them.
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Galilea0
Sep 6, 2024
Excellent tour guide - What an exceptional day! We managed to cover all the attractions in Abu Dhabi, with the added bonus of a visit to the Louvre. Although the visit was short, it was immensely rewarding. A special highlight was the Etihad Tower, which offers a much better view than the Burj Khalifa! Our guide, Jahan, was simply outstanding - always available, a brilliant photographer, and a true expert on the UAE. He provided us with insightful information on all aspects of the country and our visits, all delivered with a delightful sense of humor. Thank you, Jahan!
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Lexil817
Sep 6, 2024
A dream come true - Here's an enhanced version in English: "We were absolutely impressed by the exceptional care and attention provided by our guide during the trip. From the punctual pick-up to the safe driving, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The guide's recommendations for beautiful spots to capture photos were perfect, and they even took stunning pictures for us. The entire experience was truly worth every moment and penny spent. We are deeply grateful, and if we ever return to the UAE, we will definitely seek out this service again. This has become the most special and memorable part of our journey in the UAE."
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Jarvisricky21
Aug 9, 2024
Wonderful trip - The trip was exceptionally well- organized, covering all the key highlights of Abu Dhabi. What stood out the most was our guide, Ibrahim, who provided a wealth of information and patiently answered every additional question we had. His friendliness, courtesy, and attentiveness were truly remarkable. Ibrahim consistently anticipated the needs of our group, something I've rarely encountered with other guides. It was an outstanding experience!
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Mckinleyh921
Aug 9, 2024
Very nice! - The Abu Dhabi tour was very nice and highly recommended. Thanks to our tour guide Hassan, the trip was a very special experience where we collected many wonderful memories. There is always enough time to look at the sights, take photos and ask questions. Thanks to Hassan, I learned a lot about the UAE, its history and its culture. I would book the tour again at any time. Everything was very well organized. Thank you very much.
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67evelynh
Jul 13, 2024
Good experience - Our guide Noor was exceptional, combining friendliness with efficiency. He was incredibly helpful at the Grand Mosque, ensuring we felt comfortable and well-informed about this remarkable site. The experience was truly outstanding. The Louvre was also impressive. While we could have spent a bit more time there to grab a bite to eat, the overall tour was very enjoyable. Noor made it relaxing and engaging throughout.
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