From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Optional Lunch

Explore Abu Dhabi on this trip from Dubai. Enjoy a guided tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and visit sights like Yas Island, the Yas Mall, and the traditional Heritage Village.

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Duration 9.0 hour - 10.0 hour

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Itinerary

The tour begins with a departure from the designated meeting point from Dubai, heading towards Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmarks. The first stop is the majestic Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque, where you'll have the opportunity to admire its stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance. Next, enjoy some free time at Yas Mall for lunch (on your own) and to explore the shops. Afterward, there will be a brief photo stop at the Abrahamic Family House, a symbol of unity and cultural harmony. The tour continues with a visit to the Heritage Village, where you can experience the UAE's rich traditions and culture. A stop at the Marjan Gallery offers a chance to explore unique art and handicrafts, followed by a photo stop at the Royal Palaces, capturing the grandeur of Abu Dhabi's royal heritage. The day concludes with a return to the meeting point for drop-off.

Highlights

Admire the intricate Islamic art and carvings at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Explore the world famous Yas island
See the giant Saadiyat Island project

Know before you go

Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles Before photographing any local residents, kindly ask their permission Photographing local ladies is not permitted Schedules are likely to change during the Holy Month of Ramadan Meals are based on a food-only basis. Any beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) will be charged per consumption, to be paid directly at the restaurant Ladies visiting the mosque are required to cover their heads with a scarf and must not wear shorts, beachwear, or sleeveless outfits (women are to be fully covered) Men visiting the mosque must wear long trousers Children under the age of 12 receive a 30% discount

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Audio-guided tour Entrance fees to Abu Dhabi Heritage Village and Sheikh Zayed Mosque Lunch (if option selected) Guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Free time at Yas Mall

Reviews from other travelers

Boris - Spain

2 /5

(Written on 2024-11-03)

Waste of money and time. It will take longer to describe what I didn't like than what I liked. I don't recommend it.

Omniya - France

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-26)

Very good, very complete excursion!😊

Joelle - Congo-Brazzaville

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-05)

tout simplement magnifique. Mon mari et moi avons beaucoup aimé.

Sharon - United Kingdom

4 /5

(Written on 2024-10-26)

The vehicle was falling to bits and very uncomfortable so that needs looking at, the guide took us to a carpet seller trying to force us to buy, which definitely wasn't part of the trip so not happy

Marijke - Netherlands

1 /5

(Written on 2024-11-09)

The tour was bad, far below expectations. Pick up time changed 3x and 1.5 hours around Downtown Dubai, meeting point again 1.5 hours in the bus and to the mosque, the guide did not speak everything wi (Read More)th a tape and little information. The guide decided that the dress I was wearing was not good and you could rent one for 10 euros or buy one from 15 euros. Mosque was walking around and taking pictures, no explanation. Hop on the bus and to the mall where you got lunch chicken burger with a few fries, then back on the bus, no time to shop or look around, then to Heritage Village where you only have half an hour and again no guide tour but there are museums and that's it, back on the bus to Gallery which was a sales pitch for carpets and back on the bus and a quick photo stop in front of the palace and hotel and that's it. Description is therefore incorrect! Driver was dangerous driving way too fast, braking hard and honking. Bus was very outdated. Overall very bad experience!

Lilli - Germany

3 /5

(Written on 2024-10-30)

The pick-up went well, as did the communication beforehand. We changed buses at the meeting point, where we had to wait a long time. The journey to Abu Dhabi was pleasant, speed limits were adhered to (Read More). The mosque was very busy, and we only had 45 minutes of the planned 1.5 hours. We had to pay the guide for a suitable robe, although this should actually have been included. From the mosque onwards, the tour turned into more of a coffee tour. The Islamic Gallery was a souvenir shop where we were shown a demonstration of the most expensive carpets. The date market, for which 30 minutes were planned but we only got 10, was a small shop like the ones you find on every street corner. All in all, the tour is not worth it.

Sabina - Spain

3 /5

(Written on 2024-11-12)

The excursion becomes very heavy with so many hours by bus. You leave the mosque to go to the Yas Marina shopping center and then return to the city. It would be better to do everything in the city an (Read More)d then go through Yas Marina again

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