Abu Dhabi Full-Day Tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Royal Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers
by OceanAir Travels
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This full-day tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi lasts about nine to ten hours, depending on traffic. The day begins with a drive along the Gulf coast toward Abu Dhabi. The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest in the world. Visitors receive a clean abaya and scarf to borrow for women; men must wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and tattoos must be covered. After the mosque visit, the tour includes a 15-minute photo stop outside the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Next, there is a 45-minute lunch break at one of the restaurants inside the mosque complex; lunch is at guests’ own expense with options including a restaurant and a food court. Following lunch, the tour continues with a drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, offering views of the Arabian Gulf and city skyline. The visit to Qasr Al Watan, the working royal presidential palace, lasts about ninety minutes. Visitors explore the palace’s grand halls and learn about UAE traditions from the guide before entering, as guided tours inside are not permitted. The palace may close without notice during presidential events. The final stop is the Etihad Towers Observation Deck, where guests spend about one hour on the seventy-fourth floor viewing Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace, and the Arabian Gulf. The tour ends with a return transfer to the hotel in Dubai. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with pickups available from all Dubai city hotels, apartments, and cruise terminals; pickups outside city limits require an extra fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The tour begins with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest in the world. The guide shares information about Abu Dhabi’s history and the mosque’s significance to Emirati culture and religion. The stop lasts about 90 minutes. Women receive a clean abaya and scarf to wear, which must be returned, and men must wear clothing covering shoulders and knees. Tattoos must be covered.
90 min
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A 15-minute photo stop outside the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island. Guests can walk around the exterior to view the architecture of the largest museum in the Gulf region.
15 min
Abu Dhabi
A 45-minute lunch break near the mosque where visitors can choose to eat at a restaurant or the food court. Lunch is not included in the tour price and must be paid for by guests.
45 min
The Corniche
A drive along Abu Dhabi Corniche provides views of the Arabian Gulf’s turquoise waters and the city skyline.
Qasr Al Watan
A 90-minute visit to Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and cultural landmark. Visitors explore the grand halls and learn about UAE traditions. Guided tours inside the palace are not allowed, but the guide provides narration before the visit. The palace may close unexpectedly during presidential events.
90 min
Etihad Towers
The final stop is the Etihad Towers Observation Deck. Visitors go to the 74th floor to see 360-degree views of Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace, and the Arabian Gulf. After this, the group returns to Dubai for hotel drop-off.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Royal Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers
by OceanAir Travels
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$164.32Overview
This full-day tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi lasts about nine to ten hours, depending on traffic. The day begins with a drive along the Gulf coast toward Abu Dhabi. The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest in the world. Visitors receive a clean abaya and scarf to borrow for women; men must wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and tattoos must be covered. After the mosque visit, the tour includes a 15-minute photo stop outside the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Next, there is a 45-minute lunch break at one of the restaurants inside the mosque complex; lunch is at guests’ own expense with options including a restaurant and a food court. Following lunch, the tour continues with a drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, offering views of the Arabian Gulf and city skyline. The visit to Qasr Al Watan, the working royal presidential palace, lasts about ninety minutes. Visitors explore the palace’s grand halls and learn about UAE traditions from the guide before entering, as guided tours inside are not permitted. The palace may close without notice during presidential events. The final stop is the Etihad Towers Observation Deck, where guests spend about one hour on the seventy-fourth floor viewing Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace, and the Arabian Gulf. The tour ends with a return transfer to the hotel in Dubai. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with pickups available from all Dubai city hotels, apartments, and cruise terminals; pickups outside city limits require an extra fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The tour begins with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest in the world. The guide shares information about Abu Dhabi’s history and the mosque’s significance to Emirati culture and religion. The stop lasts about 90 minutes. Women receive a clean abaya and scarf to wear, which must be returned, and men must wear clothing covering shoulders and knees. Tattoos must be covered.
90 min
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A 15-minute photo stop outside the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island. Guests can walk around the exterior to view the architecture of the largest museum in the Gulf region.
15 min
Abu Dhabi
A 45-minute lunch break near the mosque where visitors can choose to eat at a restaurant or the food court. Lunch is not included in the tour price and must be paid for by guests.
45 min
The Corniche
A drive along Abu Dhabi Corniche provides views of the Arabian Gulf’s turquoise waters and the city skyline.
Qasr Al Watan
A 90-minute visit to Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and cultural landmark. Visitors explore the grand halls and learn about UAE traditions. Guided tours inside the palace are not allowed, but the guide provides narration before the visit. The palace may close unexpectedly during presidential events.
90 min
Etihad Towers
The final stop is the Etihad Towers Observation Deck. Visitors go to the 74th floor to see 360-degree views of Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace, and the Arabian Gulf. After this, the group returns to Dubai for hotel drop-off.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.