Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market
by Emirates Tours Safari Llc
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, offers several key attractions on this 4-hour sightseeing bus tour. The journey begins with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the country and a main place for daily and Eid prayers. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring its white domes, minarets, and large courtyards. The tour continues with a drive-by of Al Bateen Beach, where guests can view the Sheikh's palace from outside. Next, the route passes the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, noted for its luxurious architecture and high-end interior finishes, followed by a drive-by of Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace housing offices of the UAE's key leaders. A 30-minute stop at Emirates Heritage Village offers a look at traditional desert life, with workshops where artisans demonstrate pottery, glass blowing, weaving, and metalwork. Visitors can explore a recreated souk, mosque, and encampment, and purchase spices, soaps, and souvenirs. The tour drives along the Corniche before stopping for 20 minutes at the Abu Dhabi Dates Market, the largest local market for dates, including products from Oman and Saudi Arabia. The final 20-minute stop is at The Founder's Memorial, a tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, showcasing his life and legacy through art and multimedia exhibits. The trip uses an air-conditioned vehicle and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. A bilingual guide speaks English and German throughout the tour. Visitors should follow a formal dress code, especially for mosque visits, requiring covered legs and arms, loose-fitting clothes, and a headscarf for women, which is provided at the mosque. Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
This mosque is the largest in the UAE, located in Abu Dhabi. It serves as the main site for daily prayers, Friday gatherings, and Eid ceremonies, attracting over 41,000 visitors during Eid.
90 min
Al Bateen Beach
The tour passes Al Bateen Beach, offering outside views of the Sheikh's palace.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A drive-by past the hotel highlights its luxurious architecture and high-end interior materials. The palace contains several restaurants and cafes accessible to visitors.
Qasr Al Watan
The Presidential Palace houses offices of UAE leaders, including the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Crown Prince. It is a significant landmark in Abu Dhabi.
Emirates Heritage Village
This stop offers a 30-minute visit to a reconstructed traditional oasis village. Visitors see a souk, mosque, and desert encampment, with artisans demonstrating pottery, glass blowing, weaving, spinning, and metalwork. A spice shop sells dried herbs, handmade soaps, and souvenirs.
30 min
The Corniche
The tour drives along the Corniche, a waterfront area in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
This market is the largest place in Abu Dhabi to buy dates, including varieties from Oman and Saudi Arabia. The market offers competitive prices during the season. Visitors spend 20 minutes here.
20 min
The Founder's Memorial
A 20-minute visit to this memorial honors Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's founding father. Exhibits use art, nature, words, stories, and multimedia to explain his life and influence.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, Dates Market
by Emirates Tours Safari Llc
Choose from 2 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.$108Overview
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, offers several key attractions on this 4-hour sightseeing bus tour. The journey begins with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the country and a main place for daily and Eid prayers. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring its white domes, minarets, and large courtyards. The tour continues with a drive-by of Al Bateen Beach, where guests can view the Sheikh's palace from outside. Next, the route passes the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, noted for its luxurious architecture and high-end interior finishes, followed by a drive-by of Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace housing offices of the UAE's key leaders. A 30-minute stop at Emirates Heritage Village offers a look at traditional desert life, with workshops where artisans demonstrate pottery, glass blowing, weaving, and metalwork. Visitors can explore a recreated souk, mosque, and encampment, and purchase spices, soaps, and souvenirs. The tour drives along the Corniche before stopping for 20 minutes at the Abu Dhabi Dates Market, the largest local market for dates, including products from Oman and Saudi Arabia. The final 20-minute stop is at The Founder's Memorial, a tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, showcasing his life and legacy through art and multimedia exhibits. The trip uses an air-conditioned vehicle and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. A bilingual guide speaks English and German throughout the tour. Visitors should follow a formal dress code, especially for mosque visits, requiring covered legs and arms, loose-fitting clothes, and a headscarf for women, which is provided at the mosque. Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
This mosque is the largest in the UAE, located in Abu Dhabi. It serves as the main site for daily prayers, Friday gatherings, and Eid ceremonies, attracting over 41,000 visitors during Eid.
90 min
Al Bateen Beach
The tour passes Al Bateen Beach, offering outside views of the Sheikh's palace.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A drive-by past the hotel highlights its luxurious architecture and high-end interior materials. The palace contains several restaurants and cafes accessible to visitors.
Qasr Al Watan
The Presidential Palace houses offices of UAE leaders, including the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Crown Prince. It is a significant landmark in Abu Dhabi.
Emirates Heritage Village
This stop offers a 30-minute visit to a reconstructed traditional oasis village. Visitors see a souk, mosque, and desert encampment, with artisans demonstrating pottery, glass blowing, weaving, spinning, and metalwork. A spice shop sells dried herbs, handmade soaps, and souvenirs.
30 min
The Corniche
The tour drives along the Corniche, a waterfront area in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
This market is the largest place in Abu Dhabi to buy dates, including varieties from Oman and Saudi Arabia. The market offers competitive prices during the season. Visitors spend 20 minutes here.
20 min
The Founder's Memorial
A 20-minute visit to this memorial honors Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's founding father. Exhibits use art, nature, words, stories, and multimedia to explain his life and influence.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.