City Tours

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Name: From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Start: 2024-11-23T08:00:00
End: 2024-11-23T18:00:00
Location: Dubai

Group of tourists exploring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during their Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai, featuring the stunning architecture of Qasr Al Watan in the background

New to Abu Dhabi and overwhelmed by everything you want to see? This tour is a perfect introduction to the magnificent city.

Highlights

Go for an afternoon or morning day tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai with an English guide and feel the spiritual serenity of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Marvel at the opulence of Qasr Al Watan, the Crown Prince's residence, and stop by Etihad Towers as you admire its architecture.
Discover the Emirati culture at the Dates Market and the Heritage Village and take a photo stop at Emirates Palace Hotel, one of the world's most luxurious hotels.
Drive through Yas Island, renowned for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the iconic Ferrari World, and upgrade to enjoy lunch at Yas Mall or Marina Mall, the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi.
Fun fact: The 'Spirit of Collaboration' chamber at Qasr Al Watan Palace has a massive chandelier embellished with more than 25,000 crystals.

Inclusions

Full-day morning/afternoon tour of Abu Dhabi
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
English-speaking guide
Round-trip shared transfers from Dubai
Lunch (as per option selected)

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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Patrick

5/5

Nov, 2024

Beautiful day at Abu Dahbi, the magnificent mosque! Lovely views to take photos of and a good typical Arabian meal... thanks to our guide Annyesha for her explanation, her kindness and her smile.

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Besart

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was really nice and friendly. Maybe the only thing is that it's takes too long to pick up and drop off so many people with 1 minibus. We almos lost 2h just to drop off. The rest was okay 👍🏻

Sumit

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide Manjeet was really good and patient with all of us. He spend time to help us understand minute details really well. The experience of tour was nice. Car was good. I guess, food option can be improved. Timining of tour usually takes longer than 10 hours as dubai traffic is bad at night.

Vinod

5/5

Nov, 2024

Booking through Headout was very quick and easy. Also reasonable cost when compared to other providers. Our tour operator 360 adventures tourism of Maanik Kapoor was very good. Bilal, tour driver who came for hotel pickup. Annyesha, the tour guide was very patient, very clear in explaining in English, the historical significance of each place in Abu dhabi. The Mosque visit was truly amazing. They kept us well informed during the entire tour and gave enough time to visit places of importance. Marina mall and Abudhabi heritage village were also part of the trip

Marinella

5/5

Oct, 2024

Fantastic staff, very friendly and caring. Very interesting tour with lot to see. The Indian guide was fantastic , he explained us a lot of things, and personlized our experience. I would reccomended this tour very much if you go to Dubai.

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Your experience

Experience the beauty of Abu Dhabi

Experience the luxury of UAE’s largest city on this afternoon or morning guided tour. Begin your journey relaxed with a hotel pickup from Dubai and 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.

Next, head to Qasr al Watan, also known as the Palace of the Nation is a majestic cultural landmark of the 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. Drive past Yas Island and see the Ferrari park – the largest theme park before stopping at Yas Mall. Here you will get the opportunity to spend some time doing much-needed shopping or grab a bite with the option to include lunch.

Learn about the city’s culture

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. Take a tour of the Dates Market, where you can sample and purchase a variety of local dates. End your tour by visiting Heritage Village, a reconstructed traditional Emirati village that provides a glimpse into the traditional way of life in Abu Dhabi before the discovery of oil. The village features a museum, a souk, and a traditional Bedouin camp, allowing visitors to learn about the history and culture of the region.

Itinerary

Morning Tour

8am-9am: Pick-up from hotel in Dubai
11am: Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
1pm: Yas Mall or Marina Mall lunch stop (based on the selected option)
Sights covered:
- Qasr Al Watan photo stop
- Heritage Village visit
- Marjan Gallery visit
- Corniche drive-through
- Emirates Palace photo stop
- Qasr Al Hosn visit
- Ferrari World/ Yas Island photo stop
- Etihad Tower photo stop
7pm: Drop-off at hotel in Dubai

Afternoon Tour

11am-12pm: Pick-up from Dubai
1:30pm: Entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Yas Mall or Marina Mall lunch stop (based on the selected option)
Sights covered:
- Qasr Al Watan photo stop
- Heritage Village visit
- Marjan Gallery visit
- Corniche drive-through
- Emirates Palace photo stop
- Etihad Tower photo stop
- Ferrari World/ Yas Island photo stop
7pm-8pm: Return from Abu Dhabi

Know before you go

Accessibility

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

Travel light – luggage storage is unavailable due to limited space on this experience.
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.

Meeting Point (If not Opted for Hotel Transfers)

Meet your guide at Dubai Internet Metro City
Address: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
Hotel Pick ups is applicable to all hotels in Dubai Deira / Bur Dubai / Downtown / Sheikh Zayed Road / Mall of Emirates / Jumeirah / Palm Jumeirah / Marina area.
Additional charge of USD 15 applies for pick up from Sharjah, Jebel Ali or Ajman Hotels (to be paid at pickup).
Drop off areas are Emirates mall, Dubai Mall, Burjuman and Deira City Center.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 mins prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.