



by Navita tours
This day trip travels from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates located on an island connected to the mainland by two bridges. The journey takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, passing the Jebel Ali Port, the world’s largest man-made port. The tour lasts between 8 and 10 hours and is conducted by coach with air conditioning. The itinerary begins with a one-hour visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, named after the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The mosque accommodates over 40,000 worshippers, with a main prayer hall seating more than 7,000 and two smaller halls each holding 1,500 people, including a women’s prayer hall. Afterward, there is a 30-minute stop at the Abu Dhabi Dates Market where various types of dates can be purchased. A brief 10-minute stop at The Corniche allows for photos before visiting Emirates Heritage Village for 30 minutes to see a reconstruction of a traditional desert village and crafts workshops. A one-hour break at Marina Mall is provided for lunch (not included). The tour also includes stops at several landmarks: Qasr Al Watan, the official presidential palace; Etihad Towers, a group of five buildings in the city; Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental hotel; and Manarat al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, a cultural and nature project 500 meters off Abu Dhabi’s coast. The final stop is a 30-minute visit to Ferrari World on Yas Island for photos. All fees and taxes are included, but lunch is not provided.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, named after the late president Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The mosque can hold more than 40,000 worshippers. Its main prayer hall accommodates over 7,000 people, while two smaller halls each hold 1,500, including a dedicated women’s prayer area.
60 min
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
Stop at the dates market offering a variety of dates available for purchase.
30 min
The Corniche
Make a short stop at The Corniche for photographs.
10 min
Emirates Heritage Village
Visit Emirates Heritage Village, a reconstructed traditional desert village featuring crafts workshops.
30 min
Marina Mall
Break for lunch at Marina Mall for one hour; lunch is not included.
60 min
Qasr Al Watan
View Qasr Al Watan, the official residence of the president of the UAE.
Etihad Towers
See Etihad Towers, a complex of five buildings in Abu Dhabi.
15 min
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Stop at Emirates Palace, a luxury five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi.
15 min
Manarat al Saadiyat
Visit Manarat al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, a project focused on tourism, nature, and Emirati heritage located 500 meters off Abu Dhabi’s coast.
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Stop at Ferrari World on Yas Island for 30 minutes to take photographs.
30 min