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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai

On the drive south your guide tells the story of the seven emirates, and how Dubai became a trading hub while Abu Dhabi grew into a capital rich in cultural identity. The day ends with a sunset drive back along Sheikh Zayed Road.

Duration
08:00 to about 19:30
Group
From 1 guest
Guide
Professional English-speaking guide; Vietnamese on request
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque reflected at dusk, Abu Dhabi

Highlights

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 82 domes, 1,000 columns and the world's largest hand-woven carpet
  • Observation Deck at 300, Etihad Towers, 74th floor
  • Qasr Al Watan, the “Versailles of the Middle East”
  • Photo stop at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and its Rain of Light dome

The day, hour by hour

  1. 08:00

    Pick-up at your Dubai hotel

    A private car and professional guide meet you in the hotel lobby. Travel time to Abu Dhabi is about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  2. 10:00

    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    A sacred symbol of Abu Dhabi and one of the largest mosques in the world, named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE.

    • Room for more than 40,000 worshippers
    • White marble inlaid with floral patterns, 82 domes, 1,000 columns and 7 Swarovski crystal chandeliers
    • The world's largest hand-woven carpet, made by more than 1,200 artisans
    • Modest dress is required
  3. 12:00

    Etihad Towers & Observation Deck at 300

    Five towers on the Corniche, seen in “Fast & Furious 7”. From the 74th floor, take in the city, the Presidential Palace and the Arabian Gulf.

  4. 13:30

    Lunch

    Meal at guest's own expense.

  5. 15:00

    Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace

    Opened to visitors in 2019, the palace welcomes world leaders and state events. Walk its golden corridors and the 60-metre Great Hall.

    • The Great Hall with crystal chandeliers
    • The Majlis, National Library and the gallery of state gifts
  6. 17:00

    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    A photo stop on Saadiyat Island at the museum born of France and the UAE, crowned by the 7,500-tonne Rain of Light dome.

  7. 18:00

    Return to Dubai

    Relax as the sun sets along Sheikh Zayed Road; drop-off at your hotel.

Abu Dhabi marina and skyline with the UAE flag
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque reflected at dusk, Abu Dhabi
An Arabian-style hotel courtyard with a palm-lined pool

Included

  • Private round-trip transport between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Tickets for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Etihad Towers observation deck
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entry inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Personal expenses and tips for guide and driver

Please dress modestly: long sleeves and trousers or long skirts; women cover their hair at the mosque.

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