Guided Tours

From Dubai: Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Abu Dhabi with Hotel Transfers

Just landed in Dubai? This premium tour of the UAE's capital is the perfect add-on to your trip. Explore with a top-rated guide who speaks your language!

Highlights

Travel in the lap of luxury in an AC vehicle with transfers from Dubai and discover the city at your own pace with an English, Chinese, Italian, or French-speaking guide.
Unveil the history of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and marvel at the giant chandelier adorned with Swarovski crystals resembling an upside-down date palm tree.
Stop by the Qasr Al Watan Library where history and culture buffs can explore a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and calligraphies that date back centuries.
Drive past the Corniche and head towards Etihad Towers for jaw-dropping views of the stunning blue sea and the Emirates Palace from the top.
Fun fact: The Emirates Palace was built with sheets of pure gold imported from Italy and took approx 3 billion dollars to build!

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Abu Dhabi
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Entry to Qasr Al Watan
Entry to Etihad Towers Observation Deck
English/Chinese/Italian/French-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Dubai
AC vehicle
Bottled water

Exclusions

Entry inside Emirates Palace
Guided tour of Qasr Al Watan

Cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Unveil Abu Dhabi's grandeur

Dust off your camera and buckle up for an adventure! This day trip whisks you away from Dubai to the heart of Abu Dhabi, where architectural wonders await. Explore the city at your own pace with a guide who speaks your language - English, Chinese, Italian, or French, you choose!

Head to the ever-famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Learn from your guide about the marble-clad structure featuring extensive Islamic art and carvings. Don't miss the awe-inspiring carpet, the world's largest hand-woven masterpiece, crafted by Iranian artisans. Capture every detail; this beauty deserves a place in your travel photo album. Prepare to be sky-high at the Etihad Towers, a complex of five towering giants that dominate Abu Dhabi's skyline. Take an elevator ride up to the 74th floor and behold the stunning Arabian Sea and the stunning panorama – the Emirates Palace and Presidential Palace included!

Learn about UAE's culture

Next, you visit Qasr Al Watan, dubbed "more than just a palace," and explore the rich tapestry of Arabic heritage. Prepare to be captivated by majestic hallways that whisper stories of the past. Step into the palace library and lose yourself amongst a treasure trove of books that unlock the region's fascinating past, vibrant present, and promising future.

Drive along the Corniche and pass by elegant white mosques, glass-covered buildings, high-rise apartments, the opulence of the Emirates Palace, the Palace of Emir and so much more.

Itinerary

Pick-up from Dubai
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Marina Mall
Entry to Etihad Towers
Entry to Qasr Al Watan
Corniche photo-stop
Emirates Palace drive-through
Drop-off at Dubai

Know before you go

What to bring

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.
For men, it is recommended to wear long trousers and long sleeves.

What’s not allowed

Smoking is not permitted inside vehicles.
Photographing local women is not allowed.
Overt display of affection is not allowed.
Keep in mind luggage and large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Facilities at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Wheelchair accessibility, stroller accessibility, Locker, Prayer Room.

Additional information

The guide is available in English, French, Chinese, and Italian languages.
When you visit the mosque you should completely cover your arms, legs, and hair.
If Qasr Al Watan is closed for presidential events, the visit will be replaced by the Louvre museum
Lunch is not available on this tour.
Pick-up from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha Resort, and Jebel Ali is available with an additional fee.

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.
Pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Dubai ( Dubai Harbour and Port Rashid ).
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 45 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.