City Tours

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Qasr Al Watan & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Name: From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Qasr Al Watan & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Start: 2024-12-23T11:00:00
End: 2024-12-23T19:00:00
Location: Dubai

Group of tourists exploring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during their Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai, featuring Qasr Al Watan visit

Tour group exploring the majestic Qasr Al Watan palace in Abu Dhabi, a highlight of the city tour from Dubai featuring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Group of tourists exploring the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai, with a visit to Qasr Al Watan

Group of tourists visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, a highlight of the city tour from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan visit included

Spend a day in the UAE's scenic capital–Abu Dhabi, with transfers from Dubai. Visit the 2 key landmarks - the Qasr Al Watan and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Highlights

Go for an afternoon tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai with the convenience of hotel transfers and an English guide who'll acquaint you with UAE's past, present, and future.
Be mesmerized by Ottoman and Fatimid Islamic art at Sheikh Zayed Mosque as you wander beneath the archways decked with Macedonian marble and inlaid with mother-of-pearl stones.
Marvel at the giant chandelier in the prayer hall adorned with Swarovski crystals and resembling an upside-down date palm tree and one of the world's largest chandeliers.
Set your foot at the Presidential Palace of UAE – Qasr Al Watan and explore the labyrinthine white domes, the spectacular Great Hall ornate with earthy tones and gold.
Did you know? The House of Knowledge at Qasr Al Watan showcases rare artifacts like The Birmingham Qur'an, The Atlas Manuscript on Astronomy, and Explanation of Lamiat Al-Zukak on law.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Abu Dhabi
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Entry to Qasr Al Watan
English-speaking guide
Round-trip shared transfers from Dubai

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Sampath

5/5

Oct, 2024

"We had an amazing experience with Fazal as our tour guide. He has extensive knowledge of the area and shared fascinating insights that really enriched our trip. Fazal's patience and flexibility allowed us to explore at our own pace without feeling rushed, and he made sure each stop was memorable. Beyond being a fantastic guide, he's genuinely a kind and thoughtful person who made us feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommend Fazal to anyone looking for a well-guided, enjoyable experience!"

Amna

5/5

Jul, 2024

It was great experience the guide Ahmed was really nice and cooperative he was really humble and enjoy us all the trip in great car Tesla

Kamrul

5/5

Jun, 2024

Amazing tour and highly recommended for all those interested in history and architecture. The palace interior is spectacular. Definitely factor in about 2-3 hours if you want to slowly walk through it and absorb all the details and facts. The mosque is also amazing but be sure to have the correct attire. Also factor in about 2-3 hours to properly review it. These are the two main attractions. The trip to Abu Dhabi is nice but nothing spectacular. Our tour guide however was very informative (Fazal of 360 tours). Very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the country and the various areas we drove through.

Dragoiu

5/5

May, 2024

The guide is very good. Also, the driver. but no tour. of Abu Dhabi... just two obiectives and go home... quickly! 8hour... no.. just 7. But ok

Nasim

5/5

Apr, 2024

I loved this tour we enjoy so much Spacialy the Driver Manjinder Singh was so nice with us. He nicely Picked up from the Hotal at Right time witch was Told for Treval Agent. That guy explains to us Each and Every Point. Manjinder Sing was so knowledgeable about the All Places. He have a great Driving Skills. We Loved this trip.

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Your experience

Qasr Al Watan: The radiant heart of UAE's governance

Qasr al Watan, also known as the Palace of the Nation, is a majestic cultural landmark of UAE. You will be welcomed into the spectacular Great Hall as soon as you pass through the palace’s imposing archways. The interiors boast opulent halls and chambers featuring ornate carvings, domes, and grand chandeliers.

The Great Hall is often utilized for significant official events, ceremonies, and diplomatic gatherings. Don't forget to visit the Spirit of Collaboration room where you'll come across diplomatic gifts that were exchanged with the UAE as a sign of good ties with other countries. Vases, daggers, swords, and even a piece of cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba—gifts from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates—are among the artefacts you may find here. The Qasr al Watan Library is another noteworthy feature, where guests can peruse rare manuscripts, historical documents, and artifacts, gaining insights into the nation's journey from its Bedouin roots to its present-day prominence.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque: The melting pot of tradition & modernity

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque is an equally impressive work of architecture that fuses the traditional Arabic & Islamic culture with a more contemporary architectural style. Inside the mosque, you will find grandiose halls, gold calligraphy, and majestic carpets. Boasting a seating capacity of more than 40,000, the mosque lures visitors from across the globe. Revered as the "White Pearl of the Gulf," it stands as a breathtaking marvel of marble and gold, surrounded by meticulously manicured lawns and shimmering pools The hollows of its onion-top domes meticulously engraved with verses from the Quran is sure to leave you in complete awe.

Itinerary

11pm-12pm: Pick-up from Dubai
1:30pm: Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Entry to Qasr Al Watan
Sights covered:
- Heritage Village visit
- Marjan Gallery visit
- Corniche drive-through
- Emirates Palace photo stop
- Etihad Towers photo stop
- Ferrari World/ Yas Island photo stop
7pm-8pm: Return from Abu Dhabi

Know before you go

Accessibility

Facilities: Lockers, Wheelchair & Stroller Accessibility, Baby Changing, and Feeding Room.

What to bring

It is recommended to wear sunglasses during your visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
For women, it is recommended to wear a traditional robe (abaya) and a headscarf (shayla). If you do not have your own, these garments will be provided to you.
When you visit the mosque you should completely cover your arms, legs, and hair.
For men, it is recommended to wear long trousers and long sleeves.

What’s not allowed

Overt display of affection is not allowed inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Note: No transparent clothing, half sleeves, skirts, beach wear, jeans, or tight clothing is allowed inside the mosque.
Smoking is prohibited inside the vehicle.
Photographing local women is not allowed.
Consumption of food and drink is not permitted in the great hall or exhibition rooms of Qasr Al Watan. You can only consume in restaurant areas of the palace and in the gardens.
Pets or animals are not allowed in the Palace or the Palace grounds of Qasr Al Watan.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.