Private Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village
by Desert Fun Tourism LLC
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This private day trip from Dubai lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key Abu Dhabi landmarks. The highlight is a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques worldwide, where guests spend around 30 minutes admiring its 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, gold chandeliers, and the largest hand-knotted carpet. The tour begins in Dubai, with a brief overview of the city's main attractions. Then it continues along Sheikh Zayed Road, the longest road in the UAE, built between 1971 and 1980 and named after the country’s founding president. Next is a drive through the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, the largest exhibition space in the Middle East, followed by a photo stop at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, known for its vast 850,000 square meters and traditional gold and marble interiors. Guests also see Qasr Al Watan from outside, the official meeting place of the UAE Cabinet, located beside Emirates Palace across 150 hectares. The tour includes a 30-minute visit to Emirates Heritage Village, a reconstructed Emirati village showing Bedouin life on reclaimed land at the Breakwater. There is a 15-minute stop at Miraj Islamic Art Centre, featuring Islamic heritage objects like carpets, jewellery, and calligraphy. Additional stops include 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi’s Carpet Souk, a 30-minute break at Marina Mall with around 400 stores, a visit to Abu Dhabi’s various beaches, and 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi Dates Market, the city’s largest date market offering regional varieties. The tour also drives through Saadiyat Beach and Yas Island, concluding with a 20-minute stop at Ferrari World on Yas Island for photos; entry tickets are not included. The package includes private transportation, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and private pickup and drop-off within Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Lunch is not included but can be arranged if requested. Participants should wear modest clothing for the mosque visit and may need a headscarf; abayas may be available. Walking is easy to moderate, and a valid photo ID is required for security checks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dubai Overview
Dubai is known for its famous landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, as well as large shopping malls featuring aquariums and indoor ski slopes. The city also offers many cultural attractions and modern amenities.
Sheikh Zayed Road
This is the longest road in the UAE, with construction starting in 1971 and completing in 1980. Named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding president and ruler of Abu Dhabi. The tour includes a 35-minute drive along this highway. Ticket included.
35 min
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Spend 30 minutes at one of the world’s largest mosques, featuring 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, chandeliers gilded with 24-carat gold, and the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world. The mosque blends various Islamic architectural styles.
30 min
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Drive through the largest exhibition center in the Middle East, with 133,000 square meters total space including 73,000 square meters indoors and 55,900 square meters outdoors.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A 10-minute photo stop is planned here, subject to security permission. The hotel covers 850,000 square meters and features traditional decoration with gold and marble combined with advanced technology.
10 min
Qasr Al Watan
Drive past the Presidential Palace, located on the Ras Al Akhdar peninsula next to Emirates Palace. The palace and its gardens cover 150 hectares and serve as the UAE Cabinet’s official meeting place. Photo stops may be allowed depending on security.
Emirates Heritage Village
Spend 30 minutes visiting this recreated Emirati village on the Breakwater, showcasing Bedouin lifestyles and traditions before the oil era.
30 min
Miraj Islamic Art Centre
A 15-minute visit to a museum displaying Islamic heritage items including hand-woven carpets, jewellery, paintings, calligraphy, and antique gold pieces.
15 min
Carpet Souk
Stop for 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi’s Carpet Souk, offering carpets from across the Middle East including Persian, Afghani, and local designs. Over 100 stores sell authentic carpets.
20 min
Marina Mall
Take a 30-minute break at a large shopping mall on four levels, located on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater near the Emirates Palace Hotel. The retail area covers about 130,000 square meters, includes around 400 stores, and has parking for approximately 6,000 cars.
30 min
Abu Dhabi Beach
Drive along various beaches in Abu Dhabi, including those on the Corniche, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and near Emirates Palace, each known for different characteristics and visitor crowds.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
Spend 20 minutes at the main market for dates in Abu Dhabi, offering a wide variety of local and regional dates from Oman and Saudi Arabia, with competitive prices.
20 min
Yas Island Drive
Drive through Yas Island, a leisure, shopping, and entertainment destination developed since 2006 by Aldar Properties with a large investment.
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Stop for 20 minutes outside Ferrari World for photo opportunities. This indoor amusement park holds the record for the largest space frame structure and features the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa. Entry tickets are not included.
20 min
Saadiyat Beach
Drive along Saadiyat Beach, known for its coastline and recreational spots.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village
by Desert Fun Tourism LLC
Choose from 1 available option
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.$212.50Overview
This private day trip from Dubai lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key Abu Dhabi landmarks. The highlight is a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques worldwide, where guests spend around 30 minutes admiring its 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, gold chandeliers, and the largest hand-knotted carpet. The tour begins in Dubai, with a brief overview of the city's main attractions. Then it continues along Sheikh Zayed Road, the longest road in the UAE, built between 1971 and 1980 and named after the country’s founding president. Next is a drive through the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, the largest exhibition space in the Middle East, followed by a photo stop at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, known for its vast 850,000 square meters and traditional gold and marble interiors. Guests also see Qasr Al Watan from outside, the official meeting place of the UAE Cabinet, located beside Emirates Palace across 150 hectares. The tour includes a 30-minute visit to Emirates Heritage Village, a reconstructed Emirati village showing Bedouin life on reclaimed land at the Breakwater. There is a 15-minute stop at Miraj Islamic Art Centre, featuring Islamic heritage objects like carpets, jewellery, and calligraphy. Additional stops include 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi’s Carpet Souk, a 30-minute break at Marina Mall with around 400 stores, a visit to Abu Dhabi’s various beaches, and 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi Dates Market, the city’s largest date market offering regional varieties. The tour also drives through Saadiyat Beach and Yas Island, concluding with a 20-minute stop at Ferrari World on Yas Island for photos; entry tickets are not included. The package includes private transportation, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and private pickup and drop-off within Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Lunch is not included but can be arranged if requested. Participants should wear modest clothing for the mosque visit and may need a headscarf; abayas may be available. Walking is easy to moderate, and a valid photo ID is required for security checks.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dubai Overview
Dubai is known for its famous landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, as well as large shopping malls featuring aquariums and indoor ski slopes. The city also offers many cultural attractions and modern amenities.
Sheikh Zayed Road
This is the longest road in the UAE, with construction starting in 1971 and completing in 1980. Named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding president and ruler of Abu Dhabi. The tour includes a 35-minute drive along this highway. Ticket included.
35 min
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Spend 30 minutes at one of the world’s largest mosques, featuring 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, chandeliers gilded with 24-carat gold, and the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world. The mosque blends various Islamic architectural styles.
30 min
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Drive through the largest exhibition center in the Middle East, with 133,000 square meters total space including 73,000 square meters indoors and 55,900 square meters outdoors.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A 10-minute photo stop is planned here, subject to security permission. The hotel covers 850,000 square meters and features traditional decoration with gold and marble combined with advanced technology.
10 min
Qasr Al Watan
Drive past the Presidential Palace, located on the Ras Al Akhdar peninsula next to Emirates Palace. The palace and its gardens cover 150 hectares and serve as the UAE Cabinet’s official meeting place. Photo stops may be allowed depending on security.
Emirates Heritage Village
Spend 30 minutes visiting this recreated Emirati village on the Breakwater, showcasing Bedouin lifestyles and traditions before the oil era.
30 min
Miraj Islamic Art Centre
A 15-minute visit to a museum displaying Islamic heritage items including hand-woven carpets, jewellery, paintings, calligraphy, and antique gold pieces.
15 min
Carpet Souk
Stop for 20 minutes at Abu Dhabi’s Carpet Souk, offering carpets from across the Middle East including Persian, Afghani, and local designs. Over 100 stores sell authentic carpets.
20 min
Marina Mall
Take a 30-minute break at a large shopping mall on four levels, located on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater near the Emirates Palace Hotel. The retail area covers about 130,000 square meters, includes around 400 stores, and has parking for approximately 6,000 cars.
30 min
Abu Dhabi Beach
Drive along various beaches in Abu Dhabi, including those on the Corniche, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and near Emirates Palace, each known for different characteristics and visitor crowds.
Abu Dhabi Dates Market
Spend 20 minutes at the main market for dates in Abu Dhabi, offering a wide variety of local and regional dates from Oman and Saudi Arabia, with competitive prices.
20 min
Yas Island Drive
Drive through Yas Island, a leisure, shopping, and entertainment destination developed since 2006 by Aldar Properties with a large investment.
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Stop for 20 minutes outside Ferrari World for photo opportunities. This indoor amusement park holds the record for the largest space frame structure and features the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa. Entry tickets are not included.
20 min
Saadiyat Beach
Drive along Saadiyat Beach, known for its coastline and recreational spots.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.