Abu Dhabi Full-Day City Tour with Local Guide from Dubai (Shared English)

Highlights:

• Explore Abu Dhabi’s iconic city sights on a guided tour

• Learn about Islam and its architecture at the Grand mosque

• Admire the scenic beauty and cityscapes of the Corniche

• Soak in the panoramic city views from Etihad towers 

• Trace UAE's history and its future at Qasr Al Watan palace 

Full Description

Get to know the capital of the United Arab Emirates inside out by exploring its exciting landmarks on a full-day Abu Dhabi city tour. Meet the guide at your hotel in Dubai and ride to Abu Dhabi in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Kickstart the exploration with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a cultural and architectural marvel holding numerous world records in its name. With its exquisite details such as the enormous Swarovski crystal chandeliers, floral mosaics, and the enormous carpet, the mosque rewards the aesthete in you.

A scenic space with a beachfront, complete with parks, bike and pedestrian lanes, cafés, and more, Abu Dhabi Corniche is the best place to relax with your loved ones. As you stroll along the promenade, capture breathtaking photographs to freeze the memories for a lifetime before enjoying a photo stop at the Emirates palace. 

Etihad Towers, another iconic landmark, charms visitors with its grandeur, complete with five lofty towers. Head up to the Observation Deck on the 74th level to enjoy a panoramic view of the city that is dream-like and that you shall see for yourself to believe. 

Afterward, take a halt for the lunch break. If you’ve selected the lunch option with us, we’ve got you covered; Else you’ll have the option to decide on your own. 

A visit to the Qasr Al Watan palace housed inside the Presidential Palace compound is all you need to gain unique insights into the Arab heritage and the guiding principles that influenced the development of the UAE. The building's stunning architecture, beautiful grounds, and general opulence will wow you.

After a busy day of sightseeing, we’ll conclude the tour with a drive back to your hotel in Dubai. 

Includes

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel/ selected location in Dubai

• Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle

• Professional licensed Local guide.

• Abaya with a scarf for ladies (to be returned after use- for mosque visit)

• Qasr Al Watan tickets

• Etihad Towers tickets 

• Sheik Zayed mosque visit 

• Cold mineral water

What’s Not Included

• Lunch (at your own expense)

• Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace

• Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above

• Tipping (not mandatory)

Know Before You Go

• Pick up and drop off at your hotel/ selected location in Dubai.

• Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic. 

• Friday's mosque visit will be in the afternoon only due to prayer time. 

• The mosque is closed to tourists during any Islamic festival, as per UAE law, and is usually communicated by the authorities only a few days through prior notice. 

• The mosque observes a very strict dress code. Women must wear long loose clothing, ensuring their arms and legs are fully covered with a head cover all the time. For the mosque visit, the company provides a long, local abaya with a scarf (long black dress attire) for women if needed, and must be returned. Men must not show above their knees and cover their shoulders, covering tattoos. Failure to do so will result in refusal of entry. The company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.

• During Presidential events, Qasr Al Watan might be closed for the public without any previous announcements as it is the National Palace. However, it will be replaced with a visit to the Heritage Village. 

• Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit.

• This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your group has any physical disabilities, please get in touch and we can customize a private trip for you.

• Infants join for free if they do not occupy a seat.

• Complimentary pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Ports. Pickup from Dubai Airport available from Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available with an additional fee. Pickup is available from Port Rashid & Dubai Harbor Cruise terminal.
  

• Mosque Hours:

  Sat to Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)

  Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last entry 11:30 am) & from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)