• Abu Dhabi - Our Abu Dhabi City Tour offers a quick journey through some of the city’s top attractions.

This tour begins with a hotel pick-up in Dubai and a roughly 2-hour drive to the destination. En route to Abu Dhabi, you’ll pass through the industrial area known as Jebel Ali Free Zone. Upon reaching Abu Dhabi’s border, you’ll be greeted by beautiful plantations and charming villages along the way.

The tour’s highlight is a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the world’s 3rd largest mosque and a premier architectural landmark of the capital. The mosque boasts an impressive collection of marble works and the world’s largest carpet, crafted by Iranian artists. The journey continues to the fishing harbor and the open-air heritage village, rich with Abu Dhabi’s history.

• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Drive by the renowned Ferrari World and Yas Island to capture stunning photos.
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the world’s 3rd largest mosque and a premier architectural landmark of the capital. The mosque boasts an impressive collection of marble works and the world’s largest carpet, crafted by Iranian artists.
• Heritage Village - Explore the Heritage Village to experience traditional desert life and immerse yourself in a time capsule featuring a souk, a mosque, and a pre-modernized Abu Dhabi encampment. Shop, explore artifacts, and watch artisans create pottery, blow glass, and weave fabric on a loom.

Run by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstructed traditional oasis village offers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s past. Public workshops showcase traditional skills like metalwork, pottery, weaving, and spinning. Craftsmen share their expertise with visitors and occasionally allow them to try their hand at these crafts. The village’s spice shop offers a variety of dried herbs, handmade soaps, and souvenirs.

• Zayed Heritage Center - Visit the fishing harbor and the open-air heritage village, then explore the museum rich with Abu Dhabi’s history.
• The Corniche - Enjoy a pleasant walk along the track. People often bring snacks, tea, chairs, and picnic gear. There’s a lovely evening breeze and a beautiful view of the city buildings at night.

The waterfront Corniche, with its white sandy beaches and expansive promenade, stretches along the city’s northwest shore. Offering spectacular views of the iconic high-rise towers along the seafront, it provides one of the city’s main recreational opportunities with dedicated cycle paths weaving through the Corniche’s landscaped gardens. Refreshments are available from the public beaches along the western section of the road.

• Marina Mall - Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi’s premier shopping destination, opened in 2001.

Situated in one of the city’s most prominent districts, Marina Mall spans over 122,000 sq. m of retail space, featuring more than 400 high-end and high-street stores, a Mercedes-Benz showroom, specialty shops, bank offices, and a hypermarket. Spend the day enjoying upscale cafes, a state-of-the-art bowling alley, or the 9-screen VOX cinema.

As a distinctive Abu Dhabi landmark, Marina Mall hosts a variety of exciting events and programs that attract the larger community. Bounce, the trampoline park, features unique 40-meter slides, slack lines, a zip line for thrill-seekers, and an 18m free-fall experience, all open to visitors at Marina Mall.

• Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - Located on the Arabian Gulf shores, overlooking its private natural bay, Emirates Palace Hotel boasts a 0.8-mile stretch of private beach.
• Abu Dhabi Dates Market - This is the largest market for dates in Abu Dhabi. Various date products are typically available during the season.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transfers by van, mini buses or coach on sharing basis
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Ferrari World - outside photo-stop
• Stop at Dates Market
• Corniche drive and photo stop
• Heritage Village
• Drivethrough Emirate Palace Hotel & Presidential Palace

•  Tips to the guide / driver

Experience the vibrant history and contemporary wonders of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, with a comprehensive full-day tour from Dubai. Explore renowned sites such as the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire the luxurious Emirates Palace, pass by the presidential palace, take in the city’s skyline along the Corniche, and delve into UAE culture at the Heritage Village. Ideal for newcomers and families, this city tour blends Islamic architecture, local customs, and modern attractions for a complete adventure.

Highlights:

• Explore the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, celebrated as one of the largest and most stunning mosques globally.
• Pass by Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan, and other notable sites for fantastic photo opportunities.
• Discover the region’s history at the Heritage Village and enjoy sweeping views along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
• Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver-guide.
• The mosque enforces a strict dress code. Guests are requested to wear modest and respectful attire
• Failure to comply with the dress code may result in denied entry to the mosque
• The tour includes transportation and sightseeing stops only. For sharing tours, pickup times may vary by 15–30 minutes due to route optimization and traffic.
• FAQs: What should I wear to the mosque? Modest clothing is required. Women must cover arms, legs, and hair. Men must wear long trousers and avoid sleeveless tops
• FAQs: Can I book a private tour? Yes, private tour options are available upon request for a more personalized experience.
• FAQs: Can I bring children on the tour? Yes, the tour is family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• FAQs: How long is the tour? typically lasts around 9 hours, including travel time. Please note that hotel pick-up is done on a shared basis, which may take additional time depending on your location and traffic.
• During Ramadan and Islamic holidays, public behavior is regulated. Eating, drinking, and smoking in public during daylight hours is prohibited
• Lunch is not included, but there will be a stop where you can purchase food at your own expense
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Travelers with limited mobility or walking difficulties may find certain stops challenging.
• No eating, drinking, or smoking allowed inside the mosque

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