Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the highlights of Abu Dhabi on a guided full-day tour from Dubai, ideal for those with limited time. After hotel pick-up, travel along the scenic Gulf coast while learning about the city’s rich history and ongoing development. With all transportation included, the tour offers a hassle-free way to explore the largest emirate. A knowledgeable guide provides local insight and takes you directly to major landmarks such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and more—all in one day.

What's included

  • Visit to the observation deck of Etihad Tower
  • Entry ticket to the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Louvre Museum photo stop
  • Live tour guide
  • Unlimited water
  • Entry ticket to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
  • Clean Abaya for ladies for mosque visit (to be returned)
  • Lunch (Own expenses)
  • Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace

What to expect

  1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the history and modern development of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour. After being picked up from your hotel in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi while learning about the city's background and growth. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, noted for its striking white architecture influenced by styles from Algeria, Morocco, India, and Pakistan.
  2. Louvre Abu Dhabi
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Make a brief stop at the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island for a photo opportunity. Take a walk around the exterior of the largest museum in the Gulf region and observe its distinctive architectural design.
  3. Abu Dhabi
    1h
    The next stop includes a lunch break (at your own expense) at one of the dining options within the mosque complex. Guests can choose to eat at a restaurant or select from various food court offerings.
  4. The Corniche
    Pass by
    A drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche provides a scenic view of the Arabian Gulf, with its turquoise waters and the city's skyline in the background.
  5. Qasr Al Watan
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The next stop is Qasr Al Watan, a notable landmark in the UAE. In addition to serving as an official government building, it also functions as a cultural and architectural site, as well as a center for knowledge and learning.
  6. Etihad Towers
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, visit the Etihad Towers, a well-known complex that was featured in the film Furious 7. Continue with a drive along the scenic 8-kilometer Abu Dhabi Corniche waterfront. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Dubai.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Guides will meet all guests at their accommodation
Complimentary pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Dubai ( Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour ). Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
  • During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace
  • The duration of this tour will be between 8 and 9 hours depending on traffic
  • There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace
  • Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
  • Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
  • Pickup is available from all the Dubai City Hotels, Apartments & Cruise Terminals (Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour). Pickup outside the city limit is available for an additional fee
  • Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.
  • The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Cancellation policy

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