1-Day Abu Dhabi Highlights Tour with Mosque and Heritage Village

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Pay respects at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• 02 Drive past Al Bateen Presidential Palace and along the Abu Dhabi Corniche
• 03 Stop for beautiful pictures at Emirates Palace Hotel, Marina Island, and Ferrari World
• 04 Visit the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi
• 05 Explore the Heritage Village and discover traditional life in the UAE

Explore the highlights of Abu Dhabi on this full-day tour, from the white marble grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the city's modern landmarks and waterfront. Drive past Al Bateen Presidential Palace and along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, stop for beautiful photos at Emirates Palace Hotel, Marina Island, and Ferrari World, and visit the Etihad Towers. The tour also includes the Heritage Village and the Date Market, offering a glimpse into the traditional life and culture of the UAE, before continuing to Yas Island.

Explore the highlights of Abu Dhabi on this full-day tour, from the white marble grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the city's modern landmarks and waterfront.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Abu Dhabi Landmarks and Cultural Highlights

• Pick up from your hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
• Drive through Al Bateen Presidential Palace and along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an 8 km-long waterfront that includes children's play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, restaurants, cafes, and Corniche Beach.
• Stop for beautiful pictures at Emirates Palace Hotel, Marina Island, and Ferrari World.
• Visit the Etihad Towers, a complex of five towers in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
• Explore the Heritage Village, created in 1997 in Al Shindagha Historical Neighborhood in Dubai, close to the Diving Village, to embrace heritage events and display a live image of the old traditional life in the UAE.
• Stroll through the Date Market and then drive to Yas Island, which occupies a total land area of 25 km2. It is a popular leisure island and one of the top tourism projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Return to your hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Dubai tour guide
• A/C vehicle - private transportation
• Two water bottles

What's Not Included

• Entry ticket to Ferrari World or any other theme park at Yas Island
• Entry ticket to Qasar Al Watan (guests can buy directly at the ticket counter)
• Entry ticket to Louvre Museum (guests can buy directly at the ticket counter)
• Lunch as per the guest's choice (guests can pay directly)

Know before you go

• Women need to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, or a long, loose-fitting skirt.
• Shoes will be removed before entering the mosque.
• Before entering the mosque, women will be asked to wear a traditional robe (abaya) and a headscarf (Shayla). Men also need to wear full pants and a half-sleeve shirt.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Dubai or Hotel in Abu Dhabi

Tour start

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.