Abu Dhabi City Tour with Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Louvre Museum from Dubai Small Group
by Surprise Tourism
Overview
This small-group bus tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes about eight hours and covers major city landmarks including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, Marina Mall, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The tour begins with a morning pickup in Dubai where participants meet the guide before driving to Abu Dhabi. The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where visitors spend around 90 minutes exploring one of the largest mosques globally, known for its architectural blend from various Muslim cultures and a capacity for 40,000 worshippers. Next, the coach drives through the Al Bateen area, passing the Presidential Palace and royal residences, followed by a stop at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an eight-kilometer waterfront with beaches, play areas, and dining options. The tour includes a brief photo stop at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and the Presidential Palace. Afterward, there is about one hour at Marina Mall to shop and have lunch independently. The final main visit is to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where participants spend approximately 90 minutes viewing the permanent and temporary galleries that feature works from French museums such as the Louvre, Orsay, and Centre Pompidou. After the museum visit, the group returns to Dubai by coach. The tour includes entry to Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Louvre Museum, air-conditioned transport, and round-trip transfers from Dubai. Lunch and mosque dress code items like the abaya for women are not included.
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Itinerary
Dubai
Meet the professional guide between 8:00 and 9:00 am in Dubai. After a brief introduction to the tour, the group departs by coach for Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Spend about 90 minutes at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the biggest worldwide, holding up to 40,000 people. The mosque features architectural styles from various Muslim civilizations, designed by Italian, British, and Emirati architects with materials sourced from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt. Named after the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it is known as the White Mosque.
90 min
The Corniche
Drive through the Al Bateen area, home to the Presidential Palace, royal palaces, and high-rise hotels overlooking the Persian Gulf. The coach then passes the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an eight-kilometer waterfront with a children’s play area, beach, cafés, and restaurants.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Stop for photos at the Emirates Palace hotel, the Etihad Towers, and the Presidential Palace.
15 min
Marina Mall
Arrive at Abu Dhabi Marina Mall for about one hour of free time to shop and have lunch.
60 min
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Spend approximately 90 minutes at Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum of art and civilization located in the Saadiyat district. Designed by Jean Nouvel, it covers 9,200 square meters and features permanent and temporary galleries with collections from French museums including the Louvre, Orsay, and Centre Pompidou.
90 min
Dubai
After the tour concludes, the group returns by coach to their hotels in Dubai.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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