Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Abu Dhabi

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Qasr Al Watan

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Etihad Towers

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

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

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