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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour from Dubai Including Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Dates Market
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Abu Dhabi Private City Tour from Dubai Including Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Dates Market

by ZU Tours

8 hours
Dubai
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This private day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi lasts about 8 to 10 hours and uses a comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with a professional driver-guide. The tour begins with a two-hour visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where the guide explains the mosque’s architecture and history and points out photo spots. Next is a 45-minute stop at the Miraj Islamic Art Centre, featuring Islamic art displays, handcrafted items, and a shopping area. The tour continues with an hour at the Emirates Heritage Village to see a traditional souk, mosque, camp, and demonstrations of old crafts. Then guests spend an hour at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, noted for its Arabian architectural style and status as an engineering icon. Afterward, there is a one-hour visit to Marina Mall for shopping and dining. A half-hour stop at Corniche Beach follows, with views of the beach and access to cycle paths, pedestrian walkways, playgrounds, cafes, and restaurants. The tour also includes 45 minutes at the Abu Dhabi Dates Market, the largest date market in the city with nearly 50 outlets selling traditional dates at low prices. Optional stops with separate entry fees include one hour at the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island and one hour at Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and cultural landmark. Bottled water is provided throughout the trip.

Highlights

Two-hour visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with guided history
Visit to Miraj Islamic Art Centre featuring art and shopping
Stops at Emirates Heritage Village and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Shopping and dining at Marina Mall for one hour
Views and walkways at Corniche Beach for 30 minutes
Visit Abu Dhabi Dates Market with nearly 50 traditional date outlets

What's included

Bottled water throughout the tour
Entry to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi
Entry to Heritage Village
Air-conditioned vehicle transport
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Professional driver-guide service

What's not included

Lunch during the tour
Admission to Louvre Museum optional, with a fee of 20$.
Admission to Qasr Al Watan optional, with a fee of 20$.

Itinerary

1

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

The first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for two hours. The guide provides a full history of the mosque, explains its architecture, and points out photo spots.

120 min

2

Miraj Islamic Art Centre

This 45-minute visit includes viewing Islamic art exhibits, a handcrafted art show, and time for shopping.

45 min

3

Emirates Heritage Village

Spend one hour exploring the Heritage Village, which features a traditional market (souk), mosque, camp, and demonstrations of traditional crafts.

60 min

4

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Guests spend one hour at Emirates Palace, an Arabian architectural landmark considered an engineering icon of the UAE, learning about local lifestyle and architecture.

60 min

5

Marina Mall

This stop includes one hour at Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall, known for shopping and dining options.

60 min

6

Corniche Beach

A 30-minute visit to Corniche Beach offers views of the beach, separate cycle and pedestrian paths, children’s play areas, and nearby cafes and restaurants.

30 min

7

Abu Dhabi Dates Market

The largest date market in Abu Dhabi is visited for 45 minutes. Souk Al Bawadi features nearly 50 outlets selling traditional dates at low prices.

45 min

8

Louvre Museum

An optional one-hour stop at the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island, a major art museum.

60 min

9

Qasr Al Watan

A one-hour optional visit to Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace and cultural landmark showcasing the UAE’s heritage.

60 min

Languages

English (audio)English (guide)English (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–6 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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